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This pelagic was organised by Chris Lester who was unfortunately not able to participate on the day. No official counts were made and a trip report was not produced for Birding-aus. However, it was an excellent day out with good weather and many good birds recorded. Highlights for me were Mottled Petrel (at least three birds seen); and Buller's Shearwater (two sightings, probably the same bird). The most abundant birds were Shy Albatross, Short-tailed Shearwater, and White-chinned Petrel. Also seen were Grey-backed, White-faced, and Wilson's Storm Petrel; good numbers of Campbell, Buller's and Wandering Albatross. Also Northern Giant Petrel, Brown Skua and Australasian Gannet.
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1. Great Report
That's brilliant, thanks so much! It's great to see Mottled Petrel down for February - a contrast to the birds we saw just recently off Soela and perhaps more reason to think about a summer trip well offshore next year. Cheers.
- Odonutter 01:33 AM on July 27, 2009- Reply to this