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Hen and Chicken Islands Pelagic from Marsden Cove
Run by Wrybill Birding Tours NZ · Sep–Feb
About
Day-long seabird pelagic from Marsden Cove near Whangarei to the waters around the Hen and Chicken Islands, run by Wrybill Birding Tours from late September to mid-February. The speciality is Pycroft's petrel, with New Zealand storm-petrel and other Hauraki Gulf seabirds possible.
Open months
| Month | Presence |
|---|---|
| Jan | In season |
| Feb | In season |
| Mar | Outside the window |
| Apr | Outside the window |
| May | Outside the window |
| Jun | Outside the window |
| Jul | Outside the window |
| Aug | Outside the window |
| Sep | In season |
| Oct | In season |
| Nov | In season |
| Dec | In season |
Light on 15 November
Clear sky
| From | To | Light |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 05:49 | Night |
| 05:49 | 06:11 | Blue hour |
| 06:11 | 06:43 | Golden hour |
| 06:43 | 07:54 | Soft |
| 07:54 | 09:58 | Medium |
| 09:58 | 16:16 | Harsh |
| 16:16 | 18:20 | Medium |
| 18:20 | 19:31 | Soft |
| 19:31 | 20:03 | Golden hour |
| 20:03 | 20:24 | Blue hour |
| 20:24 | 24:00 | Night |
3.4 hours of golden and soft light.
Light by month
Hours a day
| Month | Golden hour | Soft | Medium | Harsh |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan (window) | 1.1 h | 2.4 h | 4.1 h | 6.5 h |
| Feb (window) | 1.0 h | 2.3 h | 4.2 h | 5.7 h |
| Mar | 1.0 h | 2.3 h | 4.7 h | 4.2 h |
| Apr | 1.0 h | 2.5 h | 6.7 h | 0.8 h |
| May | 1.1 h | 2.9 h | 6.1 h | 0.0 h |
| Jun | 1.2 h | 3.1 h | 5.3 h | 0.0 h |
| Jul | 1.1 h | 3.0 h | 5.7 h | 0.0 h |
| Aug | 1.0 h | 2.6 h | 6.9 h | 0.0 h |
| Sep (window) | 1.0 h | 2.4 h | 5.2 h | 3.1 h |
| Oct (window) | 1.0 h | 2.3 h | 4.3 h | 5.2 h |
| Nov (window) | 1.1 h | 2.4 h | 4.1 h | 6.3 h |
| Dec (window) | 1.1 h | 2.4 h | 4.2 h | 6.7 h |
The hide
- Hide
- Boat
- Session
- Day sessions
- Places
- Not stated
- Distance
- Unknown
- Lens
- Unknown
- Language
- English
What the price covers
- Included
- Not stated
Prices are in the operator's currency. Conversions on the site are approximate and marked ≈. Enquiry form coming soon.
Ethics
- Feeding Unverified
- Baiting Unverified
- Captive Animals Unverified
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Light and conditions
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Light through the year
Golden hour is when the sun is low, between the horizon and 6° above it: soft, warm light. Times are for the 15th of each month, in Auckland time (with summer time where it applies). In-season months are marked.
| Month | Golden hour | Daylight | Sun at noon | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning golden hour | Evening golden hour | |||
| JanIn season | 06:26– | 20:04– | 14h 19m14 h 19 min | 75° |
| FebIn season | 06:58– | 19:43– | 13h 24m13 h 24 min | 67° |
| Mar | 07:25– | 19:08– | 12h 21m12 h 21 min | 56° |
| Apr | 06:50– | 17:23– | 11h 12m11 h 12 min | 45° |
| May | 07:15– | 16:48– | 10h 15m10 h 15 min | 35° |
| Jun | 07:35– | 16:35– | 9h 44m9 h 44 min | 31° |
| Jul | 07:34– | 16:48– | 9h 57m9 h 57 min | 33° |
| Aug | 07:09– | 17:14– | 10h 45m10 h 45 min | 40° |
| SepIn season | 06:27– | 17:39– | 11h 50m11 h 50 min | 51° |
| OctIn season | 06:44– | 19:03– | 12h 57m12 h 57 min | 63° |
| NovIn season | 06:11– | 19:31– | 14h14 h | 73° |
| DecIn season | 06:05– | 19:56– | 14h 34m14 h 34 min | 77° |
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- Unknown
Sources
Imported listing, not yet claimed by the owner · last checked 28 Oct 2026