Pelagic for tomorrow is a go!! Afternoon weather looks a little iffy, so
we will play that by ear, but we should have enough time to get to the
murre-razorbill zone. Couple spots left.
Calm seas,
Mark Hoffman
On Tue, Jan 15, 2013 at 7:12 PM, Mark Hoffman <wcbirding...> wrote:
> Our Captain was out fishing this past week, and observed Dovekies and
> large alcids within 20 miles of shore, so it looks like we could have a
> good time with the alcids this Saturday!!! There was a Thick-billed Murre
> seen from shore in NJ last week also.
>
> The forecast looks good, but it's a little early to be sure on that. We
> still have some spots, so if your interested, you are welcomed aboard!!
>
> Trip info as before:
>
> SPECIAL ANNOUCMENT: MARYLAND PELAGIC TRIP
> WHY: We have had good success the past two winters in alcids in the
> nearshore waters of Maryland. 14 Common Murres and 99 Razorbills
> on 2/26/11, 1,516 Dovekies on 2/2/12, etc. We are going after them
> again!! Good numbers of alcids are being seen to our north (and south!!).
>
> WHAT: Nearshore (30-45 miles offshore) pelagic in Maryland ONLY waters,
> on the 55� Morning Star, with Captain Monty Hawkins, veteran captain
> of pelagics off Maryland.
>
> WHEN: January 19, 2013. 11.5-hour trip. Leave 6 am, return 5:30 pm. Be
> at dock by 5:45 am. No weather date.
>
> COST : $120 per person (payable to Morning Star) plus $15 to Mark Hoffman
> for mate tip and chum (payable by cash or check day of to Mark Hoffman).
> Max head count 21; co-leaders Hafner and Brighton.
>
> HOW: Phone Morning Star reservation desk at 410-520-2076 with credit
> card info; you will also need to provide cell phone number to Morning
> Star reservation desk so you can be contacted in case we know Friday the
> trip is
> a no-go for Saturday.
>
> WHERE: Morningstar is docked at the West Ocean City Fishing Center . Turn
> right at last light before bridge into Ocean City . Take left into
> parking area and fishing center. The Morning Star is by the Travel Lift,
> Dock B, Slip 2. The GPS address is �13001 Inlet Isle Lane, Ocean City,
> MD, 21842�.
>
> Calm seas,
>
> Mark Hoffman
>
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