The upcoming Maryland pelagic is this coming Saturday, and for any "fence
sitters" the following eBird report (
http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S12861973) from 2/5 during an
offshore bird survey should be of interest:
50 Dovekie
25 Razorbill
2 Atlantic Puffin
It should be fun. There is still plenty of space so please sign up now if
you are interested. Lots of other good birding opportunities along the
coast this time of year as well. Thanks.
SPECIAL ANNOUCMENT: MARYLAND PELAGIC TRIP
WHY: We have had good success the past two winters in alcids in the
nearshore waters of Maryland, and this year look like a great year for
offshore alcids (see above)!!!
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: Saturday February 16, 2013. 11.5-hour trip. Leave 6 am, return 5:30
pm. Be at dock by 5:45 am. No weather date.
COST : $125 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 Lutmerding 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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