The recent Hillarys Pelagic netted me three new birds for my list:
- Streaked Shearwater (many seen, easily the highlight of the trip);
- Wilson’s Storm Petrel (a brilliant little bird but almost impossible to photograph);
- Bridled Tern (great views near the boat).
After my last pelagic experience (I felt very seedy….) I was reluctant to go on this trip. It turns out sea sickness tablets do work (I took some the day before) and seeing cool birds early in the trip takes your mind off “other things”. I’m glad I went.
Check out Leeuwin Current Birding for discussion of the Streaked Shearwaters. These move my lifelist onto 265.
Edit: here is the official trip report.
You're a seasoned sea-birder now Greg!
Wow you are quick! I've just updated the post a bit.