Debbie, et al,

I led a tour onto the site on Friday and the once boisterous crowd of over 4,000 birds has dwindled to 200 birds or less. Quite a few chicks are still being fed by adults, but these are very close to fledging and more than likely leaving to head south, soon.
There are, however, several 4 week-olds (6-8) that are really pushing the limits of their stay, especially with today's cool, wet weather. At least two of the Banded-in-Bellingham birds are still on the site and I fear that they will not leave, since most of their "classmates" are long gone.

I will lead another tour on Tuesday morning and participate in a carcass survey in couple of weeks to put a wrap on Bellingham's exciting Caspian Summer of 2010.

After 32 site visits, I'll hear their melodious calls (insert laughter here) throughout the winter!

Joe Meche
Bellingham





-----Original Message-----
From: Debbie McLeod <athanases at earthlink.net>
To: tweeters <tweeters at u.washington.edu>
Sent: Sun, Sep 12, 2010 10:20 am
Subject: [Tweeters] Caspian terns in Bellingham?


I'll be taking my son up to WWU next weekend. I'd love to check out the Caspian
erns - am I too late? Have they all departed?
Debbie McLeod
irkland
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