I am posting this for our OLLI birding class participants because several of you asked me about local pelagic birding.
I have been on many of these winter trips, and have enjoyed them immensely. My personal highlight has been the thousands of Dovekies encountered. Concerned about winter cold? Don't be, because the sea is actually keeping temps well above 32 deg F. Concerned about rough seas? If it is too rough the trip will not go, and usually you will be notified 24 hrs in advance..... and you will get a full refund. If you are prone to motion sickness, but still want to go, check with your doctor for his recommendations. "The patch" works very well for Sally, but does require a prescription.
The trips are run by long time pelagic birder Paul Guris of See Life Paulagics . His web site has an abundance of information on pelagic birding, but for a quick easy read about the upcoming Jan 31, 2015 pelagic trip, following is Paul's post on de-birds:
"We have scheduled a pelagic out of Lewes, DE aboard the 110' Thelma Dale V
on Saturday, January 31. The trip is scheduled from 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM and
the cost is $175.
Target species include Dovekie, Atlantic Puffin, Razorbill, Common &
Thick-billed Murres, Northern Fulmar, Red Phalarope, Black-legged
Kittiwake, Iceland, Glaucous, and Lesser Black-backed Gulls, all of which
have been found on past trips. We also expect to see more common birds
like loons, cormorants, sea ducks, Gannets, and Bonaparte's Gull. Possible
cetaceans we've seen in winter before include Fin, Minke, and Humpback
Whales and Common Dolphin.
We will carry chum to try to keep a flock of gulls behind the boat all
day. These in turn attract other birds that are curious about what’s going
on. Be sure to bring your camera. The Gannets come in so close on most
trips that they can be well photographed even with a short lens or even a
quick point and shoot!
This boat is spacious and stable with a birdable upper decked, heated
cabin, and separate men's and ladies facilities. The captain and mates are
experienced with birding trips, and as always we'll have multiple leaders
to help find and get people on the birds.
To make a reservation or for more information, contact us by phone at
215-234-6805 or e-mail us at info@paulagics.com."
I have been on many of these winter trips, and have enjoyed them immensely. My personal highlight has been the thousands of Dovekies encountered. Concerned about winter cold? Don't be, because the sea is actually keeping temps well above 32 deg F. Concerned about rough seas? If it is too rough the trip will not go, and usually you will be notified 24 hrs in advance..... and you will get a full refund. If you are prone to motion sickness, but still want to go, check with your doctor for his recommendations. "The patch" works very well for Sally, but does require a prescription.
The trips are run by long time pelagic birder Paul Guris of See Life Paulagics . His web site has an abundance of information on pelagic birding, but for a quick easy read about the upcoming Jan 31, 2015 pelagic trip, following is Paul's post on de-birds:
"We have scheduled a pelagic out of Lewes, DE aboard the 110' Thelma Dale V
on Saturday, January 31. The trip is scheduled from 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM and
the cost is $175.
Target species include Dovekie, Atlantic Puffin, Razorbill, Common &
Thick-billed Murres, Northern Fulmar, Red Phalarope, Black-legged
Kittiwake, Iceland, Glaucous, and Lesser Black-backed Gulls, all of which
have been found on past trips. We also expect to see more common birds
like loons, cormorants, sea ducks, Gannets, and Bonaparte's Gull. Possible
cetaceans we've seen in winter before include Fin, Minke, and Humpback
Whales and Common Dolphin.
We will carry chum to try to keep a flock of gulls behind the boat all
day. These in turn attract other birds that are curious about what’s going
on. Be sure to bring your camera. The Gannets come in so close on most
trips that they can be well photographed even with a short lens or even a
quick point and shoot!
This boat is spacious and stable with a birdable upper decked, heated
cabin, and separate men's and ladies facilities. The captain and mates are
experienced with birding trips, and as always we'll have multiple leaders
to help find and get people on the birds.
To make a reservation or for more information, contact us by phone at
215-234-6805 or e-mail us at info@paulagics.com."
