13 May 2023

THE PETREL STATION TRIP REPORT

Had a great day out at The Petrel Station on the latest pelagic seabird trip offshore from Tutukaka (in Northland, New Zealand). Conditions on the day were mostly fine, with a good steady SW wind (10 knots) and a small swell. 

This trip coincided with the 'Global Big Day' event and during the trip we saw 20 different seabird species, and enjoyed watching just over 1,750 stunning seabirds in total. See the full trip list below.

If you’re interested in coming out to The Petrel Station then check out the upcoming trip dates and get in touch – it’s always a great day out.

Here’s the full trip results from the day:

Seabirds seen:

  • 12 x White-capped Albatross

  • 1 x Buller's Albatross

  • 750 x Fairy Prion

  • 8 x Black Petrel

  • 13 x Grey-faced Petrel

  • 70 x Buller's Shearwater

  • 5 x Fluttering Shearwater

  • 17 x Flesh-footed Shearwater

  • 1 x Sooty Shearwater

  • 5 x Little Shearwater

  • 20 x New Zealand Storm Petrel

  • 2 x Wilson's Storm petrel

  • 450 x Common Diving Petrel

  • 285 x Australasian Gannet

  • 3 x Grey Noddy

  • 85 x Red-bill Gull

  • 7 x Black-backed Gull

  • 27 x Pied Shag

  • 2 x Little Black Shag

  • 1 x Little Pied

Other marine life included:

  • 5 x NZ Fur Seals

  • 1 x Marlin

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