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Least Storm-Petrel

Least Storm-Petrel Oceanodroma microsoma
Rare, mid August to mid October, in the Offshore region.
Habitat: Open ocean.
Best locations: San Diego pelagic trip.
Note: Large flocks of autumn Black and Least Storm-Petrels are regularly found half way between La Jolla and San Clemente Island, right on the line between San Diego and Los Angeles counties. In fact, most of the largest flocks (500-4000) are found just over the Los Angeles County line toward San Clemente Island.
Least Storm-Petrel
Least Storm-Petrel
Least and Black Storm-Petrels
Least and Black Storm-Petrels
Least and Black Storm-Petrels
Least and Black Storm-Petrels
Least and Black Storm-Petrels
Least and Black Storm-Petrels
Least Storm-Petrel
Least Storm-Petrel
Least and Black Storm-Petrels
Least and Black Storm-Petrels
Black and Least Storm-Petrels
Black and Least Storm-Petrels
Raft of Black and Least Storm-Petrels
Raft of Black and Least Storm-Petrels