IMAGES from the AUGUST 21 MONTEREY PELAGIC TRIP

Hello, Seabirders,

Below is a photographic journey of some of the Monterey seabirds from our August 21, 2009 pelagic trip by Don Doolittle.




The morning began with many BLACK-FOOTED ALBATROSSES, following in our wake. Image by Don Doolittle © 2009









BULLER'S SHEARWATERS were closer to shore than on previous trips, providing the many new seabirders on board with excellent views, and photographic opportunities. Image by Don Doolittle © 2009












PINK-FOOTED SHEARWATERS followed in our wake, as they often do. Image by Don Doolittle © 2009












Above us, POMARINE JAEGERS hovered. Image by Don Doolittle © 2009
















Looking up in the densely overcast skies at the hoards of jaegers, we spotted a TOWNSEND'S WARBLER. Image by Don Doolittle © 2009










Rafts of SABINE'S GULLS, along with the first of fall immature, were found. Image by Don Doolittle © 2009












Prize and surprise of the day, one of 35 COOK'S PETRELS found not far offshore. Image by Don Doolittle © 2009














And, finally, just off Point Pinos, at the end of the day, a very sweet XANTUS' MURRELET gave "lifer" views for all on board! Image by Don Doolittle © 2009











Oh, how those little murrelets can hide behind the little wavelets! Image by Don Doolittle © 2009











Happy trails to you,

Debi