Is Steeple Jason Black-browed Albatross Mega-colony happening right now?

As of today, out of season, returns ~September. Earth Exhibit tracks the live conditions and flags it the moment it is on.

Steeple Jason hosts a mega-colony of black-browed albatross (Thalassarche melanophris).

Tens to hundreds of thousands of breeding pairs nest on cliffs and tussac slopes across the Jason Islands, making this one of the most important single-site breeding concentrations for the species.

Visits are weather and permit dependent and usually occur as part of specialist wildlife cruises or licensed landings.

Where to see it

A taste of where to see it. The full map, exact coordinates and the best timing for each spot live in the app.

Viewing spots
Steeple Jason Landing (primary colony)
Offshore viewing - close approach by zodiac
+ 1 more spot, with exact coordinates and timing, in the app →

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