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Sydney pelagics (http://www.sydneypelagics.info) usually runs the 2nd Saturday every month. It is a great possibility to see some seabirds and maybe cetaceans, usually dolphins, but rarer species are also observed quite regularly. During migration of the Humpback whales, sightings of these whales are nearly guaranteed as well. There is other pelagics run within reasonable distance of Sydney, most notable and regularly from Kiama. All details can be found on sossa-international.org. Booking early is recommended, as trips fill up quickly. Take a seasickness tablet and no bananas!bananas!
Pelagic birding from land can be rewarding year-round, especially with strong South and Eastern winds. End of September/Start of October there is a big migration of Wedge-tailed and Short-tailed Shearwaters and 100’000 can migrate by in a single day, a spectacle.
Humpack whales migrate past Sydney from April-November: First the animals go North towards the breeding grounds in the Great Barrier Reef and then return, including the moms with calves. Whales can be seen anywhere along the coast and often from shore.
Sydney pelagics (http://www.sydneypelagics.info) usually runs the 2nd Saturday every month. It is a great possibility to see some seabirds and maybe cetaceans, usually dolphins, but rarer species are also observed quite regularly. During migration of the Humpback whales, sightings of these whales are nearly guaranteed as well. There is other pelagics run within reasonable distance of Sydney, most notable and regularly from Kiama. All details can be found on sossa-international.org. Booking early is recommended, as trips fill up quickly. Take a seasickness tablet and no bananas!
