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Red-tailed Tropicbird

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Red-tailed Tropicbird

Had an adult Red-tailed Tropicbird flying north off Long Reef Point during a 2-hour seawatch this afternoon. I followed it through my scope for about 7 or 8 minutes until it disappeared to the northeast.

Michael Ronan · observed 28 Jan 2026 · published 28 Jan · #272981