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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, Pintado Petrel in the area.

87
All-Time Species
14
Sightings (14 days)
Marlborough
Region
New Zealand
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Trailing 14 Days
Species
Date Spotted
Count
Kelp GullLarus dominicanus
Aug 31, 2026
1
White-capped AlbatrossThalassarche cauta
Aug 31, 2026
1
Pintado PetrelDaption capense
Aug 31, 2026
4
Fairy PrionPachyptila turtur
Aug 31, 2026
28
Westland PetrelProcellaria westlandica
Aug 31, 2026
1
Silver GullChroicocephalus novaehollandiae
Aug 30, 2026
25
Black-browed AlbatrossThalassarche melanophris
Aug 30, 2026
1
Fluttering ShearwaterPuffinus gavia
Aug 30, 2026
5
Australasian GannetMorus serrator
Aug 30, 2026
60
Spotted ShagPhalacrocorax punctatus
Aug 30, 2026
1
Pied CormorantPhalacrocorax varius
Aug 30, 2026
5
Caspian TernHydroprogne caspia
Aug 29, 2026
1
Buller's AlbatrossThalassarche bulleri
Aug 29, 2026
2
Northern Giant-PetrelMacronectes halli
Aug 29, 2026
2

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