Just thought I would share a few photographs from my first Pelagic trip. The weather was magnificent, the birds turned up and all up we had over 18 different species incuding an Osprey on the way out of Mooloolaba and a Reef Egret on the way back in.
Black-browed Albatross
Wilson's Storm-Petrel
Antarctic Prion
Fairy Prion 50
White-chinned Petrel
Soft-plumed Petrel
Kermadec Petrel
Providence Petrel
Tahiti Petrel
Hutton's Shearwater
Wedge-tailed Shearwater
Australasian Gannet
Sooty Tern
Crested Tern
Common Noddy
Silver Gull
If anyone wants to read a report of the trip it can be found here:
http://sunshinecoastbirds.blogspot.com.au/2015/07/sunshine-coast-pelagic-trip-july-2015.html
Starting with my Holy Grail the Black browed Albatross.
Antarctic Prion.
Providence Petrel.
Fairy Prion.
Providence Petrel.
Soft-Plumaged Petrel.
White-Chinned Petrel.
Lovely. And I haven't seen a single one except the silver gull from your list
Ryu
Canberra
Aiming for DSLR-quality shots with a bridge camera
Lots of great photos there Reflex, you must have had a fantastic trip.
Particularly like your beautiful photo of the Providence Petrel in flight. Also a lovely one of the Soft Plumed Petrel.
Wow what a day and your photos are fantastic!
I wish I could have gone
a great pelagic to have been on, 3 uncommon birds - Soft-plumed Petrel, White-chinned Petrel, Tahiti Petrel, congrats on the good pics
Peter
Super cool photos, Reflex.
Must confess, I did need to Google a Pelagic trip!
Fantastic sightings on a great, fun trip. Thanks for sharing part of it.
Di - Moreton Bay Coastal, Qld
That is a very "informed comment" Peter.
Would you have collected any lifers from the list?
Samford Valley Qld.
Brilliant set of shots Reflex! Will definately put it on the list of things to do in Brisbane.
May be up there end of August, how often do the pelagic trips go?
Rick, I went on the Sunshine coast Pelagic trip and it only goes four or five times a year as I understand it.
The Southport (Gold Coast) Pelagic trip is every month but is usually booked out well in advance. I have booked to go on the September trip which was the first available spot. There may still be a seat on that trip if it is of any interest to you.
Trip dates for 2015
January 24th
February 21st
March 21st
April 18th
May 16th
June 20th
July 18th
August 15th
September 19th
October 17th
November 21st
December 19th
Have a look at the website and some trip reports here:
http://www.sossa-international.org/forum/content.php?194-Pelagic-Trips-Southport
Samford Valley Qld.
sorry for my delayed reply - yes, the named 3 uncommon birds would be lifers for me
Peter
Nice pics! love the Soft-Plumaged Petrel one!
Shame I won't get to bird at sea in Aus. Are ospreys normal round there?
Sorry for all the qustions!
Young Birder Age 14
Canon 40D + Sigma 120-400mm
Nice shots Reflex, the Providence Petrel is a beauty
Link to my Flickr Account
http://www.flickr.com/photos/14869355@N07/