Hi Paul
some interesting comments and observations which I agree with. I was also
surprised at 'Herald Petrel' and 'White-bellied Storm Petrel' being key species
too off Southport! You wouldn't want a paying client coming on a Southport trip
with those 2 as a hit list!
I would have thought Black-bellied Storm Petrel was a key species which is
regular June to October. I don't think there is a more regular site in the
country although I could be wrong.
Historically I have only found 1 record of White-bellied Storm Petrel (I think
you've had a few?) and only 2 records of Herald Petrel (now you've corrected me
on that) . I am yet to see either off Southport - but i'll keep trying.
C'est la vie - and as you say - it was a great improvement from T&T1.
Rob Morris
Brisbane, Australia
> Date: Tue, 22 Mar 2011 07:50:40 +1000
> From:
> To:
> Subject: [Birding-Aus] Thomas & Thomas 2nd Edition.
>
> Hi All, I was just sent an excerpt of Thomas & Thomas 2nd edition re;
> Southport Pelagics. I don't know who did the research but it's obvious I was
> not consulted, it has several inaccuracies.
>
> 1. We stopped using the Sea World Research & Rescue vessel in 2000.
> 2. There have been 78 species of seabird recorded outside the Seaway since
> 1995 not 62.
> 3. Tahiti Petrel has been recorded in every month and more often than not
> approach the vessel.
> 4. Some of the key species mentioned for Wollongong are actually seen in
> greater numbers off Southport eg. Providence Petrel Apr-Oct. There have
> been 6 South Polar Skua sightings off Southport, 2 of those were sent to BARC
> and accepted a 3rd is pending.
>
> I've actually mentioned on Birding-aus that Tahiti Petrel has occurred in
> every month and also the number of species recorded.
>
> Still, it was good to get a mention in the book and it was a great
> improvement on the original section, at least my new home phone number is
> correct.
>
> Cheers - Paul W and it is okay to use my work number (07) 3139 4584 and my
> e-mail.
>
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