tour reports

Check out what’s been seen at The Petrel Station on past seabird tours.

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Scott Brooks 17/02/2023 Scott Brooks 17/02/2023

17 Feb 2023

THE PETREL STATION TOUR REPORT
Another great summer’s day out at The Petrel Station.

Scott Brooks 13/02/2023 Scott Brooks 13/02/2023

TUTUKAKA COAST REPORT
In the middle of Cyclone Gabrielle I had at least 17 Sooty Terns flying around!!

Scott Brooks 14/01/2023 Scott Brooks 14/01/2023

THE PETREL STATION TOUR REPORT
9 Black-winged Petrels and over 100 NZ Storm Petrel! What day at The Petrel Station.

Scott Brooks 19/02/2022 Scott Brooks 19/02/2022

THE PETREL STATION TOUR REPORT
6 Black-winged Petrels gave great views today.

Scott Brooks 31/01/2022 Scott Brooks 31/01/2022

THE PETREL STATION TOUR REPORT
Kermadec Petrel (new for The Petrel Station) and huge numbers of NZ Storm Petrel

Scott Brooks 10/01/2022 Scott Brooks 10/01/2022

THE PETREL STATION TOUR REPORT
The 2022 pelagic seabird season kicks off. Calm conditions, great photo opportunities.

Scott Brooks 20/02/2021 Scott Brooks 20/02/2021

THE PETREL STATION TOUR REPORT
2 White-naped Petrels amongst the plentiful seabirds, and lots of other marine life

Scott Brooks 09/01/2019 Scott Brooks 09/01/2019

THE PETREL STATION TOUR REPORT
Evening BBQ tour to experience huge numbers of Buller’s Shearwater coming in to roost at night.