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New Zealand Pelagic

To: "James Mustafa" <>
Subject: New Zealand Pelagic
From: "Neville Pamment" <>
Date: Mon, 25 Aug 2014 09:01:20 +1000
James

Chris Gaskin's day trip pelagics in the Hauraki Gulf are a must. See http://www.kiwi-wildlife.co.nz/chris_gaskin.php I have been out with him twice and seen NZ Storm-Petrel on both occasions plus many other birds. Chris has played a major role in the rediscovery of the NZ Storm-Petrel, including the recent discovery of its previously unknown nesting site. The boat passes close to the some of the Hauraki Gulf islands, so you may also get a distant glimpse of some birds rare on the mainland (Kaka, Red-capped Parrot, etc).

Re other sites: try at all costs to get to Kapiti Island (bookings required - try for an overnight stay), Tiritiri Matangi Island, Ulva Island [Stewart Island], and Wingspan raptor park near Rotorua. I have just returned from the North Island, finally seeing NZ Falcon for the first time from the peak of Maungatautari Scenic Reserve, plus another amazing view of it from a friend's verandah in suburban Tauranga.

Cheers
Neville Pamment


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