Yesterday I took my son on a charter salmon fishing trip out of La Push. I
also packed my bins. The boat, while not the best platform for viewing
seabirds from, was comfortable. There were a total of seven of us on the
boat, and we went out 18 miles. Sea state was mild, with 1-2 foot waves,
and a mild swell. It was also overcast, which helped for viewing. It was a
good day to be on the water.



Highlights of Birds seen included:



Black-footed Albatross (4)

Laysan Albatross (1)

Northern Fulmar (30+)

Sooty Shearwater (50+)

Probable Pink-footed Shearwater

Fork-tailed Storm-Petrel (12)

Pomarine Jaeger (1)

Common Murre (1200+)

Cassin's Auklet (250+)

Tufted Puffin (35+)



Good birding, and we both caught our limit.

A great day out.



J. Acker

Bainbridge Island, Washington

owler at sounddsl.com