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Pelagic Trip - Eaglehawk Neck
The highlight of the day came with the sighting of an adult Sooty Albatross, which gracefully cruised in from the north just after somebody had mentioned wanting to see one. The bird glided close past the port side and disappeared to the south all too quickly. Its presence marked the only April record for Eaglehawk neck.
Surprisingly, the numbers of Pterodroma petrels were abundant, despite the lack of wind. The Great-winged Petrel was particularly common, and we were treated to good views of other species like the White-headed Petrel, a very showy Soft-plumaged Petrel, and the charismatic Providence Petrel. Gibson’s Albatross was also a frequent sight, with two birds even sitting at the stern, warding off other species while emitting seldom-heard vocalizations.
An early juvenile White-fronted Tern provided an enjoyable spectacle, repeatedly diving into our slick over a few minutes, giving us great views. However, we noted the absence of any giant petrel and the overall low diversity of albatross species.
Trip organised by Paul Brooks
Video production Birdcheckbrasil
A collection of still images taken by Marcio Conrado on the Pelagic trip below.
The highlight of the day came with the sighting of an adult Sooty Albatross, which gracefully cruised in from the north just after somebody had mentioned wanting to see one. The bird glided close past the port side and disappeared to the south all too quickly. Its presence marked the only April record for Eaglehawk neck.
Surprisingly, the numbers of Pterodroma petrels were abundant, despite the lack of wind. The Great-winged Petrel was particularly common, and we were treated to good views of other species like the White-headed Petrel, a very showy Soft-plumaged Petrel, and the charismatic Providence Petrel. Gibson’s Albatross was also a frequent sight, with two birds even sitting at the stern, warding off other species while emitting seldom-heard vocalizations.
An early juvenile White-fronted Tern provided an enjoyable spectacle, repeatedly diving into our slick over a few minutes, giving us great views. However, we noted the absence of any giant petrel and the overall low diversity of albatross species.
Trip organised by Paul Brooks
Video production Birdcheckbrasil
A collection of still images taken by Marcio Conrado on the Pelagic trip below.
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