Birds of Ireland: Storm petrel
Storm Petrel
Storm petrels are about 16 centimetres long with a wingspan of 38-40centimetres. They are a common breeding species found at sea here.
A storm petrel is the smallest European seabird — it is about the size of a swallow. They are rarely seen close to shore or resting on water. Both sexes appear similar.Â
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