Tyler Bell writes:

> There were a lot of first time pelagickers. I think this was
> an excellent indoctrination to ocean birding though I hope
> they won't think that all trips are that calm!

I would have to agree that this was ALMOST a Bob Ringler pelagic!

Tyler, I wonder what percentage of the participants were seeing
White-faced Storm-Petrel for the first time?  I know it was a life
bird for Fran and me (and for Jim Stasz, as well)!

Best,
Norm

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Norm Saunders
Colesville & West Ocean City, MD