Band-rumped Storm-Petrel

These photos were taken by Vern Laux, of a Band-rumped Storm Petrel that was discovered floundering on a dirt road on Nantucket on August 29 during Hurricane Irene. The bird was kept quiet overnight and then released in the morning.

Band-rumped Storm Petrel
Band-rumped Storm Petrel
Band-rumped Storm Petrel
Band-rumped Storm Petrel