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Black-browed Albatross, Antarctica

Black-browed Albatross, Antarctica

We then set sail on our adventure of a lifetime, heading straight for the Weddell Sea. We were soon joined by numerous seabirds including Black-browed Albatross (this is an immature) (Pete Morris)

Black-browed Albatross, Antarctica

Black-browed Albatross, Antarctica

... and this is an adult Black-browed Albatross (Pete Morris)

Blue Petrel, Antarctica

Blue Petrel, Antarctica

During our calm crossing of the infamous Drake Passage, it was a case of all eyes at sea! Blue Petrels were frequently around us (Pete Morris)

Slender-billed Prion, Antarctica

Slender-billed Prion, Antarctica

Other seabirds seen included Slender-billed Prion (Pete Morris)

Antarctic Prion, Antarctica

Antarctic Prion, Antarctica

... Antarctic Prion which became commoner as we travelled further south (Pete Morris)

Cape Petrel, Antarctica

Cape Petrel, Antarctica

Cape (or Pintado) Petrels became constant companions (Pete Morris)

Southern Fulmar, Antarctica

Southern Fulmar, Antarctica

... and were often joined by Southern Fulmars (Pete Morris)

Northern Giant Petrel, Antarctica

Northern Giant Petrel, Antarctica

Northern Giant Petrel (see the red bill tip) (Pete Morris)

Southern Giant Petrel, Antarctica

Southern Giant Petrel, Antarctica

... and Southern Giant Petrel (greenish bill tip) were frequently in view (Pete Morris)

Southern Giant Petrel, Antarctica

Southern Giant Petrel, Antarctica

... and we also saw a few white Southern Giant Petrels during the trip (Pete Morris)

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