shorebird
During a whale-watching cruise in Kaikoura, I photographed a number of seabird species that inhabit these coasts. Some of those migrate long distances each year, going as far as Antarctica. Here, I share some images of the Cape petrel, Northern giant petrel, Southern giant petrel, and the Subantarctic Black-browed Albatross. You can find more information about these birds at the Albatross Encounter Kaikoura website.
Dunedin, the so-called wildlife capital of New Zealand, is an excellent place to go birdwatching, especially seabirds. This is the home to Taiaroa Head, the world’s only mainland breeding colony of royal albatross. I paid a visit to the Royal Albatross Centre to see these magnificent animals up close, and although it was not the right time to spot chicks, it was still incredible to see these giants take flight so close by.
During my one-day visit to the Isle of May, I had a chance to photograph a variety of wildlife. It was unfortunately too late in the breeding season for guillemots and razorbills, but I still saw plenty of kittiwakes, puffins, and grey seals.
Here are some of the wildlife highlights of the day.
