Start the year with Seabirds: January 17

Hello, Seabirders,

Kick start your year with seabirds by joining Shearwater Journeys on our JANUARY 17TH pelagic trip, departing from Fishermans' Wharf in Monterey at 7 am, and returning about 3 pm. Last year's January trip included Black-footed Albatross, Northern Fulmar, Pink-footed and Short-tailed Shearwaters, nine species of gulls, including Black-legged Kittiwakes, Common Murres, Pigeon Guillemot, Ancient Murrelets, Rhinoceros Auklets, and inshore birds: Red-throated, Pacific, and Common Loons, four species of grebes, Long-tailed and Harlequin Ducks in the harbor and Surfbirds on the jetty. Marine mammals included Gray Whales and Pacific White-sided Dolphins. 

Please contact Debra, see below, for a reservation.

Reports from Monterey Bay indicate that it is quite "birdy" right now. This would be a great trip for photographers!

Shearwaters forever,

Debra

Debra Shearwater

Shearwater Journeys, Inc.

PO Box 190

Hollister, CA 95024

831.637.8527

debi@shearwaterjourneys.com

www.shearwaterjourneys.com

*Antarctica, South Georgia, & The Falkland Islands, January 5-24, 2010* 

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SPARKLING NEW YEAR: 2009!

Birders,

I would like to take this moment to wish you all the best in the coming year. May it be filled with many special birds and wildlife moments, endearing friends, and good health throughout your days! This image by Don Doolittle from our recent Panama trip, best portrays my wishes for you—

Thank you for reading this blog!

Debra

Debra Shearwater

Shearwater Journeys, Inc.

PO Box 190

Hollister, CA 95024

831.637.8527

debi@shearwaterjourneys.com

www.shearwaterjourneys.com

*Antarctica, South Georgia, & The Falkland Islands, January 5-24, 2010* 

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STELLER'S ALBATROSS: DECEMBER 29, 2008

Happy New Year, Seabirders!

It is my pleasure to relay an exciting report of an immature STELLER'S ALBATROSS (Short-tailed Albatross). It was reported to me by Vince Orsini who saw it on December 29, 2008 just north of the Cordell Banks in 1100 feet of water at 38 07.21 and 123 28.74. Vince reported that the albatross flew within 100 feet of his boat, Miss Anita, at least a dozen times. Vince, his partner, Ed, and four passengers were on board. One of the passengers may have obtained defining photographic images that should be forthcoming. 

Many of Shearwater Journeys' participants will remember Vince well, as he first began trips with us as a deckhand in Monterey in 1985. Even in the 1980's Vince was an avid seabirder, who pointed out many lifers. He later joined us for many years on our trips departing from Bodega Bay where he was on board the one and only pelagic trip that traveled from Bodega Bay to Fort Bragg and back— discovering North America's first record of an adult White-capped Albatross! (Shy Albatross). 

What a way to end the year!

Albatrosses forever,

Debra

Debra Shearwater

Shearwater Journeys, Inc.

PO Box 190

Hollister, CA 95024

831.637.8527

debi@shearwaterjourneys.com

www.shearwaterjourneys.com

*Antarctica, South Georgia, & The Falkland Islands, January 5-24, 2010* 

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