Date: 4/8/13 4:39 pm
From: Kevin Graff <keyweststyle2001...>
Subject: [MDBirding] LAST REMINDER FOR SMITH ISLAND
Hey all,


Last reminder for Smith Island trip on Saturday Apr 14th with rain
date Sunday Apr 15th. Still have spaces. Let Pete Webb at (443)
904-6314, <pete_webb...> or Joe
Hanfman at (443) 745-7378, <auk1844...> know by Wednesday
morning if interested going to Smith Island.

This is an all-day trip to see gannets up close (good for photos)
along with both loons, herons, brown pelican, swallows, hummingbirds,
lingering winter ducks during cruise to Smith Island. Then along
causeway to the island, we may see oystercatchers, purple sandpipers,
ruddy turnstone, sandering, gulls, terns, maybe brant (seen once),
Then on the island, we'll expect to see all herons/egrets species,
ibises, terns, savannah and seaside sparrows, fish crows, ducks, land
birds like palm warblers, and other interesting birds. Last year we
had about 65 species on the island and causeway. Its a great
place to see those birds plus get to know the history of the island,
historic houses............

If we dont get enough people, we may cancel the trip. More the
better, less cash we paid at arrival. also let pete or joe know
if you like a slice of smith island cake. Estimate cash only for
the boat trip is $35-$50 per person.



Saturday, April 13. 9:00 a.m. All-day trip for island herons,
egrets, passerines and open bay waterfowl and gannets close up during
the boat ride. Bring lunch and cash, no credit cards or checks on the
boat or on the Island. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED BY WED APR 10 AND $35-$50
CASH FOR EACH PERSON depend on # of participants. Limit about 45
people max, minimum about 25. If we don't fill the trip by Tues April
9, the trip will be CANCELLED. Contact Pete Webb or Joe Hanfman by the
deadline for reservations, and again Thursday or Friday before the
trip to find out if the trip is go or no-go. CASH is required to get
on the boat, collected when boarding. Any purchases on the Island are
also cash-only. Bring your spotting telescope if you have one. Also
contact them by the deadline if you wish to reserve and purchase (cash
only) a slice of the famous Smith Island Cake. Weather date: Sunday
April 14th. Co-Leaders: Pete Webb and Joe Hanfman.


Kevin Graff
Jarrettsville, MD
<KeyWeststyle2001...>

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