10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Because, let’s face it, when you get off that plane and look at those severe volcanic landscapes and then find yourself face to face with one of the islands’ four mockingbird species, you’re not going to think, “Oh, look, lava and a mockingbird.” They complement Kricher’s text.,

2006 242

2006 Tortoises Sea Lions Sea Turtles 242

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 25, 2013

The gulls that spent months attacking any human on the place are content to loaf around and ignore you. And besides, it’s nice to see something that isn’t the same 12 (now 13) species of seabird (plus Molly Meep Meep, a Black Brant ) There may not be as many as in October, but they are there, and they can be cool.

Whales 157

Whales Whaling Sharks Bats 157

10,000 Birds

MAY 1, 2013

There is also something quite otherworldy about hanging around with something that is as smart as a dolphin but isn’t human; I’ve had a similar feeling when spending time around wild chimpanzees. The routine for swimming with Hector’s Dolphins is slightly different to other species, however. South Banks Peninsula.

Dolphins 154

Dolphins Sharks New Zealand Albatross 154