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Kaikoura Peninsula (general)

Located in the New Zealand area, Kaikoura Peninsula (general) is a popular birding destination. Recently, birders have spotted Silver Gull, Kelp Gull, Black-fronted Tern in the area.

96
All-Time Species
13
Sightings (14 days)
Canterbury
Region
New Zealand
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Trailing 14 Days
Species
Date Spotted
Count
Silver GullChroicocephalus novaehollandiae
Aug 9, 2026
50
Kelp GullLarus dominicanus
Aug 9, 2026
20
Black-fronted TernChlidonias albostriatus
Aug 9, 2026
1
Southern Royal AlbatrossDiomedea epomophora
Aug 9, 2026
1
Antipodean AlbatrossDiomedea antipodensis
Aug 9, 2026
2
Buller's AlbatrossThalassarche bulleri
Aug 9, 2026
1
White-capped AlbatrossThalassarche cauta
Aug 9, 2026
8
Salvin's AlbatrossThalassarche salvini
Aug 9, 2026
1
Black-browed AlbatrossThalassarche melanophris
Aug 9, 2026
2
Northern Giant-PetrelMacronectes halli
Aug 9, 2026
2
Pintado PetrelDaption capense
Aug 9, 2026
15
Fairy PrionPachyptila turtur
Aug 9, 2026
1
Fluttering ShearwaterPuffinus gavia
Aug 9, 2026
6

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