10,000 Birds

JANUARY 21, 2016

The Ross Sea is the most productive stretch of water in the Southern Ocean, teeming with large predatory fish, whales, seals, penguins and other animals that form the last intact marine ecosystem on Earth. There are 11 species of birds that breed in the Ross Sea region. Enough History – Back to the Future. And the Mammals.

Russia 176

Russia Penguins Whales Whaling 176

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 1, 2011

Breeding groups typically occupy territories of around 8 hectares and consist of a breeding pair and one or two helpers. A Crowned Cormorant by Adam Riley African Penguin by Adam Riley Rooiels truly is one of my favorite destinations on the planet. So close to Cape Town and yet still so wild.

South Africa 246

South Africa Penguins Birds Africa 246

10,000 Birds

APRIL 2, 2012

This may be the most awesome pelagic you’ll ever experience… For me it was the publication in 1984 of Peter Harrison’s ground-breaking identification guide to ‘ Seabirds ’ that opened up the off-shore world of pelagic birding right on Cape Town’s door step.

Albatross 185

Albatross Penguins Dolphins Whales 185

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 7, 2011

This is a good place to see the endangered and beautiful Yellowhead and the endemic Yellow-eyed Penguin. At sea there are also New Zealand Sea Lions and Southern Right Whales. Yellow-eyed Penguin at Otago Peninsula. North of Dunedin is Orokonui , a wildlife Sanctuary modeled on Karori with a fence to keep introduced mammals out.

New Zealand 157

New Zealand Penguins Sanctuary Birds 157