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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 Silver Gull, Kelp Gull, Black-browed Albatross in the area.

86
All-Time Species
12
Sightings (14 days)
Marlborough
Region
New Zealand
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Trailing 14 Days
Species
Date Spotted
Count
Silver GullChroicocephalus novaehollandiae
May 25, 2026
5
Kelp GullLarus dominicanus
May 25, 2026
4
Black-browed AlbatrossThalassarche melanophris
May 25, 2026
2
Pintado PetrelDaption capense
May 25, 2026
1
Sooty ShearwaterArdenna grisea
May 25, 2026
2
White-fronted TernSterna striata
May 14, 2026
9
White-capped AlbatrossThalassarche cauta
May 14, 2026
4
White-chinned PetrelProcellaria aequinoctialis
May 14, 2026
1
Fluttering ShearwaterPuffinus gavia
May 14, 2026
45
Northern Royal AlbatrossDiomedea sanfordi
May 13, 2026
4
Fairy PrionPachyptila turtur
May 13, 2026
3
Spotted ShagPhalacrocorax punctatus
May 13, 2026
2

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