Muttonbirds (Puffinus pacificus) on their pre-dawn "runway" from the forest to the beach, North West Island, Queensland

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Muttonbirds (Puffinus pacificus) on their "runway" from the forest to the beach, taking off to forage before dawn, North West Island, Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, Queensland, Australia

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Size: 5450px × 3093px
Location: North West Island, Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, Queensland, Australia
Photo credit: © Suzanne Long / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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