Subject: [Tweeters] Westport pelagic, Aug. 12.
Date: Aug 12 21:43:38 2006
From: bruce labar - blabar at harbornet.com


Some of the highlights from today's pelagic trip out of Westport, led by Bill Tweit, Scott Mills and myself.

The weather was perfect for viewing with a cloud covering, little glare and kind seas.

Black-footed Albatross-147
LAYSAN ALBATROSS-1
Northern Fulmar-421
Pink-footed Shearwater-360
FLESH-FOOTED SHEARWATER-3
Sooty Shearwater-7700
Fork-tailed Storm-Petrel-88
Leach's Storm-Petrel-48
Red-necked Phalarope-82
Red Phalarope-4
Pomarine Jaeger-6
Parasitic Jaeger-8
Long-tailed Jaeger-1
South Polar Skua-2
Sabine's Gull-25
Arctic Tern-13
Cassin's Auklet-7
Tufted Puffin-4

Mammals included:
2 Humpback Whales
1 Elephant Seal
3 Dall's Porpoise
1 Northern Fur Seal
Harbor Porpoise
Harbor Seals

Our next trip is on Aug. 19th. There is still just a few spaces available. If interested contact us at this web site.
www.westportseabirds.com

Bruce LaBar
Tacoma, Wa.
blabar at harbornet.com