Life List: A Birding Podcast

The heart of seabird diversity: Subantarctic Islands

Feb 22, 2025
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INSIGHT

Time Warp at Subantarctic Latitude

  • Crossing the international date line caused time and location records to dramatically jump.
  • The vast range of albatrosses seen showcases how the Subantarctic is the core region for these seabirds.
ANECDOTE

Chatham Albatross and Rare Sighting

  • The Pyramid is home to about 5,000 pairs of Chatham albatrosses, the entire world population.
  • Alvaro was stunned to spot an Indian yellow-nosed albatross nesting there, a rarely seen occurrence.
ADVICE

Use Zodiac Cruises for Wildlife

  • Use Zodiac boats for close shore exploration to see wildlife that is otherwise distant.
  • Zodiac cruises often offer a better experience than hiking for spotting elusive seabirds and marine mammals.
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