The Buller's Albatross (Thalassarche bulleri) is a medium size, but clearly very attractive albatross breeds on islands around New Zealand, and feeds in the seas off Australia and the South Pacific.
As with almost all of my seabird /pelagic posts this bird was photographed off the coast of Tasmania, on a pelagic trip that departed from nr. Eaglehawk Neck.
It is described in my field guide as a 'small to medium sized black and white albatross with pearl-grey hood and contrasting white cap' - which is a pretty good description as far as I can tell!
While being far from abundant around the boat we use for pelagic trips I think we have always seen at least one of these birds on the Tasmanian trips I have been involved in. I've said it before, and I'll probably say it again- but if you get a chance to go on a pelagic trip, take it!
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Hari OM
ReplyDeleteWhat fabulous shots, Stewart... YAM xx
Those are invigorating shots to enjoy Stewart. Thank you. We are lucky in Hawai'i to have frigate birds that fly high in the sky and are always exciting to see. Appreciate you aloha
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What a face!
ReplyDeleteA great looking bird. My attention was drawn to its gaze. Wow.
ReplyDeleteThe Buller's Albatross, a striking black-and-white seabird with a pearl-grey hood and white cap, is a regular highlight of Tasmanian pelagic trips, offering a compelling reason to seize any chance for ocean birding.
ReplyDeleteI too did sea birds but your pics are much better!
ReplyDeleteAmazing face, wing span!
ReplyDeleteI totally agree. Everyone should go on a pelagic trip. Not easy getting shots with a moving boat Stewart however you did very well. Thanks for hosting and commenting. Have a great week ahead
ReplyDeleteLook at those wings! Fantastic!
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