Subject: Wandering Tattler, Rhinoceros Auklet
Date: Apr 7 20:53:50 2003
From: Michael G. Shepard - mgshepard at pacificcoast.net


Howdy,

I checked out Ogden Point (Victoria) this morning. RHINOCEROS AUKLETS are
starting to show up conspicuously there, with five birds present in
binocular range. The mouth of Victoria Harbour tends to be quite a reliable
spot for these species from about mid April to late November.

The overwintering WANDERING TATTLER was still along the breakwater, this
time very close to the base (before the first corner) on the outside. It's
showing more and more barring, but still has a way to go to full alternate
plumage. I didn't photograph the bird today, but I just posted a photo of
it taken on March 25. That can be accessed at
www.birdinfo.com/imagegallery.html

Cheers,

Michael G. Shepard
Victoria BC Canada
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