12 Incredible Types of Sea Birds to Watch for at the Beach

A day of GIANTS! ... Yesterday we had 10 massive Wandering Albatross–types cruising around the boat — some soaring effortlessly overhead, others bobbing around on the water just metres away. They stayed with us for several hours, giving everyone unforgettable, up-close views of the seabird with the biggest wingspan in the world. Pure magic 😁 Keen to meet some stunning NZ seabirds? Come join us — it’s always a great day out! Upcoming tour dates are on our website 😊 www.thepetrelstation.nz | The

Swallow-tailed Kite Identification, All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Red-shouldered Hawk Identification, All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology

It’s Seabird Season! For this week’s Wednesday from the Watch, we are checking in with our 2025 Avalon Seawatch counter, Daniel Irons, who is back for his second season. Check out this week’s Wednesday from the Watch for some updates from Daniel and keep watching for some tips to identify some of our most common species counted from the Seawatch. Haven’t gotten out to the Avalon Seawatch yet? The seawatch count runs until December 22nd and there are a few more opportunities to join us for our fr

Here's a sneak peek at what's happening in our hospital 👀 Our hospital staff are staying busy with over 75 patients currently receiving care! We are beginning to see some migratory species which will only continue to increase as the fall migration reaches its peak, and we are also seeing high numbers of Laughing Gulls and Brown Pelicans. Despite this being our busiest time of year for patients requiring care, it is also our slowest season for visitors. This summer has been especially hard with

Bird migration | The Wildlife Trusts