January 2013 – Another enthusiastic group of birders departed from the Moyne River Port Fairy @ 7.15am. The seas were choppy and it was overcast and breezy. Although it did moderate on the return journey. A total of 22 species were seen with more than 100 birds off the stern at each of the two stops.
Australasian Gannet 25, Shy Albatross 10, Blackbrowed Albatross 4, Campbell Island Albatross 2, Wandering Albatross 2, Yellow Nosed Albatross 15, Crested Tern 5, White-faced Storm Petrel 70, Fairy Prion 20, Great Winged Petrel 100, White-chined Petrel 5, Short Tailed Shearwater 100’s, Fresh-footed Shearwater 200, Sooty Shearwater 20 and Fluttering Shearwater 1. Approximately half a dozen Australian Fur Seals were sighted as was an unidentified shark. A full report can be found at http://www.birdingwildlifetours.com.au/index.php?page=tourreports&subpage=po rtfairy
There is a trip planned for Sunday 10 February there are still a few spaces. If you are interested please either email birdswing@bigpond.com or call 53566274 or 0413 628 306.
Neil Macumber
Manager
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Birdswing Birding & Wildlife Tours
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POMONAL VIC 3381
PH. 03 5356 6274
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www.birdingwildlifetours.com.au
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