Where to see
Where to see the Bulwer's Petrel in South Africa
Hosts have recorded the Bulwer's Petrel at stays in or beside West Coast National Park.
Bulweria bulwerii · Least Concern
Planning a trip
When and where to find the Bulwer's Petrel
Hosts have recorded the Bulwer's Petrel at stays in or beside West Coast National Park.
Best hours of the day
- The first hours after sunrise, and late afternoon. Birds call and feed most in the cool.
- Midday. Quieter, especially in summer heat.
Ways to look
Drive yourself
Your own vehicle and pace, on the park's roads.
Where hosts record it
IUCN Red List
Least Concern
Species
Bulweria bulwerii
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Questions travellers ask
A record means a host has seen the Bulwer's Petrel on the property or nearby. It is never a guarantee of a sighting.
Which parks and reserves are best for the Bulwer's Petrel in South Africa?
Hosts on Spekboom have recorded the Bulwer's Petrel at stays in or beside West Coast National Park. A record means a host has seen it on the property or nearby, which makes these the places to base yourself; it is never a guarantee of a sighting on any given day.
What is the conservation status of the Bulwer's Petrel?
The Bulwer's Petrel (Bulweria bulwerii) is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
What is the Bulwer's Petrel?
Bulwer's petrel (Bulweria bulwerii) is a small petrel in the family Procellariidae, and is one of two species in the genus Bulweria (Bonaparte, 1843). This bird is named after the Scottish naturalist James Bulwer.
Stays that give back
Where to stay for a chance to see the Bulwer's Petrel
Every stay on the Bulwer's Petrel page lists the species its host has recorded on or near the property. A record is a sighting, never a promise.
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