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Sei Whales

    RARA AVIS

    This Week’s Bird Sightings

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    Confirmed bird sightings on the Outer Cape in the week preceding the Independent’s deadline on Tuesday, April 26 included the following, based on a report prepared by Mass Audubon’s Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary.

    Sei whales are often found with pollock in Norway, and the name “sei” comes from the Norwegian word for pollock, “seje,” according to NOAA Fisheries. They are listed as an endangered species and their total number in U.S. waters is unknown. (Photo courtesy NOAA Fisheries)

    Two White Ibis have been in Nauset Marsh in Eastham this week. A Hooded Warbler was in the Red Maple Swamp. 2 Little Blue Herons were also seen in town.

    2 Northern Shovelers were reported in Wellfleet.

    In Provincetown, sightings at Race Point included up to 4 Pacific Loons, 3 Common Murres, 38 Razorbills, 180 Red-Throated Loons, a Merlin, and a Bald Eagle.

    The folks at the Audubon sent over news of whale sightings for this week, too, from Race Point: rare Sei Whales, plus North Atlantic Right Whales, Humpbacks, and Minkes. 

    If you have questions about these sightings, or want to report a sighting, call the Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary at 508-349-2615 or send an email to [email protected].

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