Coordinators: Gregg Recer and Cathy Graichen gregg.recer@gmail.com 518-330-4552 (GR)

The Niagara River, between Lakes Erie and Ontario, hosts thousands of gulls at this time of year. A wide variety of gull species will be present with good chances for Lesser Black-backed, Little, Bonaparte’s, Iceland and Glaucous. Rarer species such as California, Sabine’s, Common and Black-legged Kittiwake are possible, and most trips we find at least one of these. Waterfowl diversity should also be good. Friday we will bird our way west along Lake Ontario hoping for something chase-able such as Ross’ Goose. Limit 8 participants. By Club policy, this overnight trip is for members, with non-members accommodated if room is available and with the leader’s approval.

** IMPORTANT: During the weekend, we will bird mainly from the Canadian side of the river from Ft. Erie to Niagara-on-the-lake, so proper documentation to cross back and forth between the US and Canada will be needed. Please confirm documentation requirements when contacting the coordinator.

** RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. Contact Gregg Recer by November 10th to reserve a spot and for hotel reservation information.