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
SEPTEMBER 21, 2011
They are described as usually nocturnal in Brooke’s Albatrosses and Petrels of the World , but on Tern Island they can easily be seen lounging the day away on the surface. Another difference is that the Christmas Shearwater is a surface breeder whereas the Wedgie breeds in burrows.
10,000 Birds
NOVEMBER 20, 2013
Westland Petrels are endemic breeders to New Zealand, and an attractive large black seabird. These birds, while breeding on the west coast of South Island, are best seen in Kaikoura, with Albatross Encounter , on the East Coast. Lucky for me there’s a little bit of Westland that’s prepared to come to me.
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
MARCH 30, 2016
The ferry hadn’t even left the dock when I got my year Black-billed Gull , a South Island breeder that winters on the coasts of North Island (actually a new one for me in Wellington) among all the Silver Gulls (or Red-billed Gulls). Without an albatross how could I torment Corey? A White-capped Albatross! Take that Corey!
10,000 Birds
MAY 12, 2012
then eventually you’re going to see most of the residents, spring migrants, wintering species and regular breeders. Both are quite possible I suppose so perhaps I should root for an addition to the NYS list and ask for a pteradroma ( Bermuda Petrel populations are rising I hear) or maybe a Yellow-nosed Albatross.
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