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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-fronted Tern, White-capped Albatross in the area.

87
All-Time Species
9
Sightings (14 days)
Marlborough
Region
New Zealand
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Trailing 14 Days
Species
Date Spotted
Count
Kelp GullLarus dominicanus
Sep 15, 2026
2
White-fronted TernSterna striata
Sep 15, 2026
2
White-capped AlbatrossThalassarche cauta
Sep 15, 2026
2
Salvin's AlbatrossThalassarche salvini
Sep 15, 2026
1
Black-browed AlbatrossThalassarche melanophris
Sep 15, 2026
1
Westland PetrelProcellaria westlandica
Sep 15, 2026
1
Flesh-footed ShearwaterArdenna carneipes
Sep 15, 2026
1
Short-tailed ShearwaterArdenna tenuirostris
Sep 15, 2026
1
Fluttering ShearwaterPuffinus gavia
Sep 15, 2026
4

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