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Cook Strait Ferry (Open Ocean Section)

Located in the New Zealand area, Cook Strait Ferry (Open Ocean Section) is a popular birding destination. Recently, birders have spotted Kelp Gull, White-capped Albatross, Northern Giant-Petrel in the area.

87
All-Time Species
11
Sightings (14 days)
Marlborough
Region
New Zealand
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Trailing 14 Days
Species
Date Spotted
Count
Kelp GullLarus dominicanus
Aug 13, 2026
30
White-capped AlbatrossThalassarche cauta
Aug 13, 2026
3
Northern Giant-PetrelMacronectes halli
Aug 13, 2026
1
Pintado PetrelDaption capense
Aug 13, 2026
1
Fairy PrionPachyptila turtur
Aug 13, 2026
40
Westland PetrelProcellaria westlandica
Aug 13, 2026
1
Common Diving-PetrelPelecanoides urinatrix
Aug 13, 2026
6
Australasian GannetMorus serrator
Aug 13, 2026
1
Salvin's AlbatrossThalassarche salvini
Aug 9, 2026
1
Black-browed AlbatrossThalassarche melanophris
Aug 9, 2026
7
Fluttering ShearwaterPuffinus gavia
Aug 9, 2026
7

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