New Zealand (Kaikoura)

Mar. 11, 2019 Kaikoura pelagic trip

9:00-13:00
Cloudy
Wave height : 1.0-1.5m
Wind condition : moderate breeze

Kaikoura is one of the most famous spot for sea seabirding. We joined the pelagic trip by Albatross Encounter. We could meet a lot of seabirds, it was a wonderful trip!
thanks!

Bird List

  • Northern Royal Albatross 3
  • Southern Royal Albatross 5
  • Wandering Albatross (Gibson) >10
  • White-capped Albatross >10
  • Salvin’s Albatross 1
  • Northern Giant Petrel >10
  • Westland Petrel 6
  • White-chinned Petrel >10
  • Cape Petrel >10
  • Buller’s Shearwater 6
  • Fluttering Shearwater 4
  • Sooty Shearwater 8
  • Little Pied Crmorant
  • Pied Cormorant
  • White-fronted Tern
  • Black-fronted Tern
  • Black-backed Gull
  • Red-billed Gull

Others…

  • Dusky Dolphin
Southern Royal Albatross
Northern Royal Albatross
Northern Giant Petrel
Westland Petrel
White-chinned Petrel
Buller’s Shearwater
Fluttering Shearwater