Mark, thanks for organizing another great trip!
Here are a few more photos to add from today:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikeburchett/8522291983/in/photostream/
Mike Burchett
Ocean Pines, MD
On Sat, Mar 2, 2013 at 9:35 PM, Mark Hoffman <wcbirding...> wrote:
> Just a flash highlight reel on today's MD Pelagic, on the Morningstar.
> Seas were at times rough and mixed, but the conditions did seem to keep the
> alcids in flight all day.
>
> The best bird was a very cooperative breeding plumage Common Murre, which
> we all observed in the water and in flight very close to the boat. Still a
> good rarity in MD.
>
> Four photos starting at:
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/wcbirding/8523337148/in/photostream/
>
> We had a handfull of Razorbills in the morning, a then several larger
> flocks (12, 17) once we turned for home. The days total was around 40.
>
> Once we were well offshore we starting seeing many pairs and small flocks
> of Dovekies, with a handful of larger groups. They remainded frustratingly
> in flight only, but ultimately we managed a couple birds on the waters to
> the enjoyment of most. The total for the day was around 120.
>
> We had a consistent gull/gannet flock all day, with multiple Lesser
> Black-backed Gulls, but other pelagics remained hidden.
>
> All in all, a good trip, and we were glad to finally get offshore this
> winter. Thanks to the Captain and all the participants. Ebird lists will
> be forthcoming.
>
> Good birding,
>
> Mark Hoffman
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