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peterday

Albatrosses and Petrels (Diomedia antipodensis, Macronectes giganteus, Daption capensis)

A short film from one of our pelagic trips. New Zealand Wandering Albatross, Salvini's Albatross, Southern Giant-Petrel, Cape Petrel.
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Habitat
Pelagic
Location
Ocean off Kaikoura, South Island, New Zealand
Date taken
2 November 2023
Scientific name
Diomedia antipodensis, Macronectes giganteus, Daption capensis
Equipment used
Phone
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Stanley Jones
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Lol, I could get into this type of birding! Awesome close-up footage of these pelagics. Poor Petrels only get teased. I love the end, the albatross seems to be saying, next! Brilliant footage Peter!
 
bievreJJ
wow! fabulous video, Peter, what an experience, even the giant petrels look small compared to the wandering albatrosses, awesome shooting, congratulations, many tfs!!
 
Digiscoper321
Great video,Peter,like the albatross at the end with the spread out wings,"anyone for a challenge".
 
S
Must Have Been Amazing To Be So Close To These Beautiful Seabirds Peter, Fabulous Video Wonderful To Watch, Lovely Work Well Done Tfs!!!!!!!!
All The Best
Sue & Simon,
 

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