The Northern Cape Breton Coastline Lends Itself To Pelagic Birding
Because our whale watching region is focused between Cape St. Lawrence and Cape North, we often see pelagic and accidental seabirds. The nature of ocean currents surrounding both of these Capes, and the great depth of the water next to shore, means that though we whale tour close to land, we are equally as close to the open ocean waters of the Gulf of St. Lawrence and the Cabot Strait. In addition, St. Paul Island, 13 nm north of Bay St. Lawrence, is a pelagic bird haven. The close proximity of this island results in some pelagic birds being sighted close to land.
We Often See:
- Black leg Kittiwakes
- Greater Shearwaters
- Northern Fulmars
- Parasitic Jaegers
- Sandy Shearwaters
- Storm Petrels
Photo taken on a return trip from St. Paul Island.
Whale Tour Highlights:
Oshan Whale Watch3384 Bay St. Lawrence Road, Bay St. Lawrence, Victoria County, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada. B0C 1G0
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Whale Watching on Nova Scotia's Most Northern Coast at the Top of Cape Breton Island
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