¿What is a pelagic trip?
A pelagic trip is a unique type of birdwatching where we venture several miles out to sea off shore Niebla, Valdivia, for approximately 5 to 6 hours. In this habitat, we can find bird species that can only be seen at sea and they very rarely approach the coast. Therefore, this is the only way to observe or photograph them.
¿What species of birds can we find?
Albatrosses, Petrels, Shearwaters, Penguins, Storm-petrels, Diving-petrels, Phalaropes, Skuas, Jaegers, Terns, Cormorants, Pelicans, Boobies, Gulls y many more.
Also, We are likely to have sightings of marine mammals like Whales, Otters, Sea Lions and Dolphins.
¿How risky is a pelagic trip?
¡Zero!
Don't be afraid, the trip is very safe.
We schedule departures when the weather is excellent, always prioritizing passenger comfort and experience. Furthermore, we adhere to all safety measures established by the regional maritime authority.
Some Recommendations
Wear warm clothing: Gloves, a scarf, and a hat are essential, remember we'll be at sea.
Bring water: We don't have access to drinking water, so it's necessary to bring a bottle of water to stay hydrated.
Bring food: We'll be sailing for 5-6 hours, so you'll need a snack to keep you going.
Species
Birds
Penguins
Humboldt Penguin - Spheniscus humboldti
Magellanic Penguin - Spheniscus magellanicus
Albatrosses
Northern Royal Albatross - Diomedea sanfordi
Black-browed Albatross - Thalassarche melanophris
Salvin's Albatross - Thalassarche salvini
Shearwaters and Petrels
Southern Giant Petrel - Macronectes giganteus
Northern Giant Petrel - Macronectes halli
Southern Fulmar - Fulmarus glacialoides
Slender-billed Prion - Pachyptila belcheri
White-chinned Petrel - Procellaria aequinoctialis
Westland Petrel - Procellaria westlandica
Pink-footed Shearwater - Ardenna creatopus
Sooty Shearwater - Ardenna grisea
Manx Shearwater - Puffinus puffinus
Storm-Petrels
Wilson's Storm Petrel - Oceanites oceanicus
Diving-Petrels
Peruvian Diving-Petrel - Pelecanoides garnotii
Magellanic Diving-Petrel - Pelecanoides magellani
Pelicans
Peruvian Pelican - Pelecanus thagus
Boobies
Peruvian booby - Sula variegata
Cormorants and Shags
Neotropical Cormorant - Nannopterum brasilianum
Guanay Cormorant - Leucocarbo bougainvillii
Red-legged Cormorant - Poikilocarbo gaimardi
Imperial Cormorant - Leucocarbo atriceps
Phalaropes
Red Phalarope - Phalaropus fulicarius
Skuas and Jaegers
Chilean Skua - Stercorarius chilensis
Parasitic Jaeger - Stercorarius parasiticus
Pomarine Jaeger - Stercorarius pomarinus
Gulls and Terns
Kelp Gull - Larus Dominicanus
Grey Gull - Leucophaeus modestus
Franklin's Gull - Leucophaeus pipixcan
Dolphin Gull - Leucophaeus scoresbii
Brown-hooded Gull - Chroicocephalus maculipennis
Elegant Tern - Thalasseus elegans
South American Tern - Sterna hirundinacea
Snowy-crowned Tern - Sterna trudeaui
Inca Tern - Larosterna inca
Mammals
Marine otter - Lontra felina
South American Fur Seal - Arctocephalus australis
South American Sea Lion - Otaria flavescens
Humpback whale - Megaptera novaeangliae
Fin whale - Balaenoptera physalus
Sei whale - Balaenoptera borealis
Chilean dolphin - Cephalorhynchus eutropia
Peale's dolphin - Lagenorhynchus australis
Pelagic Trip Calendar
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