Coordinators: Gregg Recer & Cathy Graichen greggrecer@gmail.com 518-330-4552 (GR)

This weekend trip on the northern coast of Massachusetts will feature migrant shorebirds, waterfowl and an opportunity for some common pelagic birds. We plan to spend time at Parker River National Wildlife Refuge (aka Plum Island) looking for many migrant shorebirds that pass through there each year. The list of potential species is long, but highlights could include species such as Hudsonian Godwit, and perhaps some lingering Piping Plovers. Additional shorebirding opportunities exist nearby such as at the Hampton/Seabrook saltmarshes in New Hampshire. We also plan to join one of the regular half-day whale-watching cruises that depart out of Newburyport. In addition to several species of whales seen regularly on these trips, common pelagic species such as Greater and Sooty Shearwaters, Wilson's Storm-petrel, Northern Gannets, phalaropes, and the occasional jaeger are possible.

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. Contact Gregg Recer by July 27 to reserve a spot and for hotel reservation information.