16th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
When a shearwater touches water and sun

Pink footed shearwaters are oceanic seabirds, that live almost all their lives in water. They only come to shore to nest one time per year. The rest of the year they feeding on squids and small fishes; resting and sleeping in open waters. This one was resting and decided to get close to our boat and have a curious look to us.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 09.2017
Date Uploaded: 11.2018
Photo Location: Los Organos, Piura, Peru
Camera: NIKON D3300
Copyright: © Damian Villagra