Some may be aware I have been lucky enough to do several Pelagic trips this year, with many 'lifers" for me.
Some beautiful sea birds, I thought I would share. These taken from charter boat Pauletta, skipper John Males over 4 months this year. Hope you enjoy. No particluar order.
Buller's Albatross
Buller's Albatross (Thalassarche bulleri bulleri) by Dale Watson, on Flickr
Buller's Albatross2 (Thalassarche bulleri bulleri) (1) by Dale Watson, on Flickr
Kelp Gull - young one (no good determining ages)
Kelp Gull (Larus dominicanus) by Dale Watson, on Flickr
White-chinned Petrel
White-chinned Petrel (Procellaria aequinoctialis) (1) by Dale Watson, on Flickr
White Chinned Petrel (Procellaria aequinoctialis) (1) by Dale Watson, on Flickr
Shy Albatross
Shy Albatross4 (Thalassarche cauta) by Dale Watson, on Flickr
Southern Royal Albatross
Southern Royal Albatross1 (Diomedea epomophora) by Dale Watson, on Flickr
Southern Royal Albatross2 (Diomedea epomophora) by Dale Watson, on Flickr
Sooty Albatross
Sooty Albatross (Phoebetria fusca) by Dale Watson, on Flickr
Light-mantled Sooty Albatross with bonus Fairy Prion
Light-mantled Sooty Albatross2 (Phoebetria palpebrata) by Dale Watson, on Flickr
Light-mantled Sooty Albatross (Phoebetria palpebrata) by Dale Watson, on Flickr
Wandering Albatross
Wandering Albatross by Dale Watson, on Flickr
Yellow-nose Albatross
Indian Yellow-nosed Albatross5 (Thalassarche carteri) by Dale Watson, on Flickr
Indian Yellow-nosed Albatross2 (Thalassarche carteri) by Dale Watson, on Flickr
Indian Yellow-nosed Albatross4 (Thalassarche carteri) by Dale Watson, on Flickr
Black-browed Albatross
Black-browed Albatross2 (Thalassarche melanophris) by Dale Watson, on Flickr
Campbell Albatross - love the eye colour
Campbell Albatross1 (Thalassarche impavida) by Dale Watson, on Flickr
Campbell Albatross (Thalassarche impavida) by Dale Watson, on Flickr
Northern Giant Petrel
Northern Giant-Petrel3 (Macronectes halli) by Dale Watson, on Flickr
Southern Giant Petrel
Southern Giant-Petrel (Macronectes giganteus) by Dale Watson, on Flickr
White-fronted Tern
White-fronted Tern2 (Sterna striata) (1) by Dale Watson, on Flickr
Antarctic Prion
Antarctic Prion1 (Pachyptila desolata) by Dale Watson, on Flickr
White-headed Petrel
White-headed Petrel (Pterodroma lessonii) by Dale Watson, on Flickr
White-headed Petrel1 (Pterodroma lessonii) by Dale Watson, on Flickr
White-bellied Sea Eagle - coming back to shore
White-bellied Sea-Eagle in flight (Haliaeetus leucogaster) by Dale Watson, on Flickr
Cape Petrel
Cape Petrel (Daption capense) by Dale Watson, on Flickr
Southern Fulmar
Southern Fulmar (Fulmarus glacialoides) (1) by Dale Watson, on Flickr
Westland Petrel
Westland Petrel (Procellaria westlandica)2 by Dale Watson, on Flickr
Wow, Dale... I cannot choose a favourite. So many great shots of wonderful birds. You were very lucky to have the experience and thank you for sharing them.
Impressive to say the least, Dale.
Thanks Sue and Woko. These trips are my new addiction, they combine 2 things I enjoy, birding and boating.
Dale Huonville, Tasmania
I want to come toooooo! Awesome shots Dale, you've really had some amazing experiences on these trips :-)
Thanks Alex, I am sure you would also have a new addiction.
Dale Huonville, Tasmania
They are absolutely amazing Dale. I went once and would love to go again. Unfortunately due to these stupid new vaccination laws I don't think I will ever get a chance to do it again
Thanks Dev, we can only hope things improve soon.
Dale Huonville, Tasmania