Black-browed Albatrosses were not proven breeding during the 2008 and 2009 visits, although two birds were seen ashore on Toru Islet in both years, one of which occupied a nest mound.

 

With grateful thanks to Matt Charteris of Waybacks Limited, Buller, New Zealand for supplying the information and photographs.

 

References:

 

Miskelly, C.M. 1984.  Birds of the Western Chain, Snares Islands 1983-84.  Notornis 31: 209-223.

Miskelly, C.M., Sagar, P.M., Tennyson, A.J.D. & Scofield, R.P. 2001.  Birds of the Snares Islands, New Zealand.  Notornis 48: 1-40.

 

John Cooper, ACAP Information Officer, 19 March 2010