2010 Pelagic Schedule

BROOKLINE BIRD CLUB PELAGIC SCHEDULE FOR 2010


SATURDAY, JUNE 26, 2010:  4AM - 9PM: Hyannis to off-shore areas.
                 Hydrographer and/or Veatch’s Canyons 
Birds expected:  AUDUBON’S, Greater, Sooty, Cory’s and Manx
                 Shearwaters, Leach’s, Wilson’s & Band-rumped
                 Storm Petrels, Parasitic and Pomarine, Jaegers,
                 Gannets, Gulls, Terns and several marine mammals.
This is the time of year to look for the Pterodroma Petrels in our Massachusetts waters. Anything is possible.    
           Maximum participants = 75
           Cost: BBC Members: $130,  Non-members: $150
See the results!
         
July will not run due to lack of signups.
  
SATURDAY, SUNDAY, AUGUST 28, 29, 2010: 5:30AM Saturday TO 6:00PM SUNDAY,
               Hyannis to off-shore areas:
          Hydrographer, Leach’s and Veatch’s Canyons 
Birds expected: AUDUBON’S, Greater, Sooty, Cory’s and Manx
                 Shearwaters, Leach’s & Wilson’s Storm Petrels,
                 Parasitic and Pomarine Jaegers, Gannets, Gulls,
                 Terns and several marine mammals.
                 We hope to see WHITE-FACED STORM-PETRELS (50%+ chance of
                 them being seen in August. Also: Skuas, Bridled Tern and
                 other rarities. It was in August, 2007 when we found a
                 Macaronesian Shearwater in the Canyons so anything is
                 possible. 
                 Maximum participants:  50
                 Cost: BBC Members: $295, Non-members: $315
See the spectacular results!

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 13. 2010:  7AM - 3PM
           HYANNIS TO Nantucket Shoals

Birds expected: Alcids, Gannets, Phalaropes, Shearwaters, Jaegers, Several Gulls, Fulmar, any rarities.
           Maximum participants- 65 people
           COSTS BBC Members: $95
                Non-members: $115

See the results!

Please be advised that because of the possible increase in the cost of fuel, there may be a surcharge to cover any extra expense.

Rick Heil, Steve Mirick, Jeremiah Trimble and Marshall Iliff usually lead these trips.  Our boat, the Helen H, is a very comfortable, fast, 100 foot fishing boat with a knowledgeable and enthusiastic Captain and crew. There are 38 bunks  aboard which will be available to the first 38 who sign up.  There is a full galley with excellent food at reasonable prices.  Parking is free.

To reserve a space, send a check for the full amount made out to the 'BROOKLINE BIRD CLUB AGENT' along with a signed waiver to:  Ida Giriunas, 83 Summer Ave., Reading, MA, 01867 and include either your email or your postal address for confirmation, boarding instructions and further information.

For additional information, contact Ida at 781-944-5135.