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Foveaux Strait (Stewart Island Ferry)

Located in the New Zealand area, Foveaux Strait (Stewart Island Ferry) is a popular birding destination. Recently, birders have spotted Buller's Albatross, White-capped Albatross, Salvin's Albatross in the area.

94
All-Time Species
6
Sightings (14 days)
Southland
Region
New Zealand
Country

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Live eBird Sightings

Trailing 14 Days
Species
Date Spotted
Count
Buller's AlbatrossThalassarche bulleri
Sep 1, 2026
1
White-capped AlbatrossThalassarche cauta
Sep 1, 2026
3
Salvin's AlbatrossThalassarche salvini
Sep 1, 2026
1
Common Diving-PetrelPelecanoides urinatrix
Sep 1, 2026
4
Little Pied CormorantMicrocarbo melanoleucos
Sep 1, 2026
1
Kelp GullLarus dominicanus
Aug 24, 2026
23

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