According to 'Oliver' this is the Grey Petrel...the Sooty Shearwater being a summer breeder uses the Grey Petrel's burrows which is a Winter breeder. Breeds on the Campbell, Antipodes and Macquarie Islands and frequents the southern oceans between 30 and 55 South latitude.
Maybe you shouldnt be too hasty in relegating him to the back of the woodshed!!!!!
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