Calbirds et al.

Thanks for sending out the info Don. We are heading out tomorrow out of Monterey and the plan is to go to the area where the Short-tailed was last seen.
https://www.alvarosadventures.com/pelagic-dates-2022.html

As a belated trip report, last Friday (19th) was superbly good out of Monterey. We were able to see a lot of diversity, as well as rarities - Hawaiian Petrel, Nazca Booby (adult), and Baird's Beaked Whales for the cetacean enthusiasts.
As well, more Ashy and Black storm-petrels than we have had for years in Monterey Bay, Tufted Puffin, lots of Black-footed Albatross, great views of many Buller's Shearwaters in with the more common species, all three jaegers and a nice assortment of the expected alcids. A super day out, one of the best Monterey days in years for us. So we hope that tomorrow is another good day offshore.

As well, we have a research permit now that allows us to use fish/squid chum in limited circumstances in the marine sanctuaries. This has taken some time for us to secure and will be helpful in trying to find storm-petrel concentrations (one of the key aims), and certainly unusual shearwaters and other tubenoses. But note that the rules are clear that we cannot chum near a Short-tailed Albatross (Endangered Species).

Alvaro

Alvaro Jaramillo
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