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Petrel Cove, South Australia

Petrel Cove, South Australia

Petrel Cove Rocks, South Australia

The Southern Giant Petrel (Macronectes giganteus), also known as the Antarctic Giant Petrel, Giant Fulmar, Stinker, and Stinkpot, is a large seabird of the southern oceans. This petrel is the largest of the Procellariidae and measures 86–99 cm (34–39 in) with a wingspan of 185–205 cm (73–81 in). The male weighs approximately 5 kg (11 lb) and the female 3–8 kg (6.6–18 lb). Canon 500D, zoom lens.

The ʻUaʻu also Hawaiian Petrel is a seabird that is endemic to Hawaiʻi. It is an endangered species. The name ʻUaʻu comes from its call “oo ah oo” which can be heard after sunset near their nests.

Sail through skies of style with our Pop Art Snow Petrel T-Shirt! This stunning tee captures the ethereal beauty of the Snow Petrel in a splash of pop art brilliance. Perfect for birdwatchers, art enthusiasts, and trendsetters, this shirt blends the mystique of Antarctic wildlife with a modern artistic edge. Make a statement in comfort and style, and let this unique piece be a conversation starter about one of nature's most fascinating birds

Sail through skies of style with our Pop Art Snow Petrel T-Shirt! This stunning tee captures the ethereal beauty of the Snow Petrel in a splash of pop art brilliance. Perfect for birdwatchers, art enthusiasts, and trendsetters, this shirt blends the mystique of Antarctic wildlife with a modern artistic edge. Make a statement in comfort and style, and let this unique piece be a conversation starter about one of nature's most fascinating birds

This scene was once painted by Hans Heysen. Avril Thomas tried to get into the very spot where he may have sat to paint the picture.For two weeks in August 1925, after the death of their third daughter, Heysen and his family visited the resort town of Victor Harbor, on the Fleurieu Peninsula south of Adelaide. Here, he painted the watercolour Petrel Cove. Sitting on the grass of the saddle of The Bluff at Rosetta Head Heysen painted this winter landscape looking south-west across Petrel Cove towards King Head and Newland Head. Writing to Lionel Lindsay in late 1925 he enthused: ‘You would love the grandeur of this coastline, could you but see it, with something barren and primitive in the contour of the land’. Avril Thomas is better kn...

White-vented Storm-petrel dancing on water surface

Leach's Storm Petrel

Vintage illustrated by Elizabeth Gould

Fulmar petrel.

Rock pool at Petrel Cove, Encounter Bay, South Australia.

Wave action at Petrel Cove, South Australia