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June June 11 - Basking Sharks, Whales and Seabirds Capt John Boats out of Plymouth, MA on Saturday, June 11, 2005 at 8 AM and return at 6 PM. This trip is a fundraiser for a the New England Basking Shark Project (NEBShark). NEBShark is a project of the New England Coastal Wildlife Alliance, a newly formed non-profit group working in the NE area. This all-day trip will focus on both whales and seabirds observed offshore. Wayne Peterson and David Clapp will be the seabird leaders offshore and Carol "Krill" Carson will be the whale biologist for the trip. $75 For more information 508-946-4345. Best, Carol "Krill" Carson or see the web page.http://nebshark.org/index.html June 14 - CORE Research Trip All Day Whale Watch A super whale watch to Stellwagon Bank which should cover more water than two four hour whale watches because it will not return to the dock at noon. This will be a good chance to see what birds are out there this summer. More info July July 6 - CORE Research Trip to Great South Channel with overnight on NantucketThe Great South Channel is one of the under birded areas of oceanic New England. I hope there are some birders aboard this tirp to report the birds. More info August August 27 Dedicated Birding Pelagic to Hydrographer Canyon or Veatch's Canyon All Day Join the BBCus for an all-day trip to the warmer waters south of Nantucket Shoals in seach of White-faced Storm-petrel. and other targer birds including Band-rumped Storm-Petrel, several species of shearwater including Audubon's, three species of jaeger, Sabine's Gull, South Polar and Great Skua. Last year we even had Bridled Tern. Rick Heil will be spotting the birds and other leader TBD will narate. The trip is limited to 74 people and costs $95 per person. We depart Hyannis Harbor aboard the Helen H at 4:00 AM and return at 9 :00 PM. We cannot sleep overnight on the boat, but we may board at 3:15 AM and take one of the 40 available bunks or find deck space for a sleeping bag. Food is available on board. There is limited free parking. The trip will be cancelled if not filled by August 1. Bad-weather date is TBD. To reserve a space, send a check for the full amount made payable to 'Brookline Bird Club' to Ida Giriunas, 83 Summer Ave. Reading MA 01867 and include your email address or a self-addressed stamped envelope for confirmation and further information. BBC members have preference over non-member early in the registration period, so sign up now. Boarding will be according to the order in which you sign up and agree to the necessary waiver. For additional information and the waiver to be signed contact Ida at (781)944-5135 or ida@netway.com on Carol Huckenmeyer at carol@capre.com See last years results September Sept 11 -14 CORE Three Day Continental Shelf Edge for seabirds and whales While this trip may be a bit late for White-faced Storm-petrel it is another opportunity to look for the offshore species over the canyons of the Continental Shelf Edge south of Cape Cod. Comfortable boat with bunks and food included in the price. More info December Stellwagen Bank CBC TBD Isle of Shoals CBC TBD |