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Birds joined us almost the entire time we were in the Atlantic for the shark cage dive. We saw a lot of gulls but we will focus on the two birds that were totally new to us, the Wilson’s Storm-Petrel and the Great Shearwater.
Fast Facts About Wilson’s Storm-Petrel
-One of the world’s most abundant seabirds
-Found in all the oceans
-Nests on islands of Antarctic region
-Eat crustaceans and small fish
-Dip their feet into the water to attract and disturb food
To hear their call and read more:
http://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/wilsons-storm-petrel
https://neotropical.birds.cornell.edu/Species-Account/nb/species/wispet/overview
Fast Facts About 
Great Shearwater
-Lives in the open ocean, seldom coming to shore
-Nests on hilly islands in the South Atlantic
-Dives into water to hunt
-Eats fish, squid, and crustaceans
-Can be found from Newfoundland and Greenland to the South Atlantic
To hear their unique call and read more:
http://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/great-shearwater
https://neotropical.birds.cornell.edu/Species-Account/nb/species/greshe/overview
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