South Polar Skua nests in Antarctica, but can be seen off both coasts of North America between May and October. It is identified from a distance by its bulky dark silhouette with contrasting striking white wing crescents.
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South Polar Skua
Offshore Monterey Bay, California
September 10, 2011 ©John Schwarz
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South Polar Skua
Offshore Monterey Bay, California
September 10, 2011 ©John Schwarz
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South Polar Skua
Offshore Monterey Bay, California
September 10, 2011 ©John Schwarz
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South Polar Skua
Offshore Monterey Bay, California
September 10, 2011 ©John Schwarz
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South Polar Skua
Offshore Monterey Bay, California
September 10, 2011 ©John Schwarz
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South Polar Skua
Offshore Monterey Bay, California
September 10, 2011 ©John Schwarz
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South Polar Skua
Offshore Monterey Bay, California
September 10, 2011 ©John Schwarz
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South Polar Skua
Offshore Monterey Bay, California
September 10, 2011 ©John Schwarz
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South Polar Skua
Offshore Half Moon Bay, California
September 18, 2011 ©John Schwarz
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South Polar Skua
Offshore Half Moon Bay, California
September 18, 2011 ©John Schwarz
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South Polar Skua
Offshore Half Moon Bay, California
September 18, 2011 ©John Schwarz
