10,000 Birds
JUNE 1, 2011
It’s winter down here for sure now, and winter in Kaikoura , on the coast of South Island north of Christchurch, means one thing, albatrosses! I took a lot of photos but today I’ll just be sharing the ones of the Buller’s Albatross , Thalassarche bulleri , known here as the Buller’s Mollymawk.
10,000 Birds
MARCH 14, 2022
About half of all breeding Wandering Albatross nest on the Prince Edward Islands. There’s also the Grey-headed Albatross , Sooty Albatross , Blue Petrel , Great-winged Petrel , Black-faced Sheathbill , and so many more that rely on this island. Yellow-nosed Albatross. Wandering Albatross. Mouse-free Marion!
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10,000 Birds
NOVEMBER 20, 2013
Westland Petrels are endemic breeders to New Zealand, and an attractive large black seabird. The species is somewhat unusual in that it is one of the few procellariids that still breeds on the mainland of New Zealand. Westland Petrel ( Procellaria westlandica ).
10,000 Birds
SEPTEMBER 21, 2011
The species breeds on an extraordinary number of islands, and has a worldwide population of perhaps over five million birds, and this is in spite of declines to due hunting, persecution and introduced species. Another difference is that the Christmas Shearwater is a surface breeder whereas the Wedgie breeds in burrows.
10,000 Birds
MARCH 2, 2011
In particular the South Island destination of Kaikoura is world-renowned for the flocks of albatrosses and giant petrels floating right off the pelagic boat, and the ease of the trip makes it a must-visit for any visiting birder. It is also restricted as a breeder to the north of North Island.
10,000 Birds
JULY 30, 2014
Hawaiian Petrel has become an annual visitor in recent years, and albatross are more abundant in this part of the state. Gull-billed Terns breed in south San Diego Bay, along with Black Skimmers and several other tern species. Black-footed is common, Laysan are sporadic, and Short-tailed are not unheard of. Fall through spring.
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