[obol] Annotated Seabird List

[Greg Gillson]

I have added to our pelagic trip page an annotated list of 32 seabirds  
found on Perpetua Bank pelagic trips from Newport, Oregon. Here are a  
few examples:

Northern Fulmar
Fulmarus glacialis
Expected every trip. Common August to March, variably Common to Rare  
from April to July. Sometimes seen from shore, especially in late fall  
and winter. Most common 25-40 miles offshore. Trip numbers up to 3500  
possible in later fall. Do not flock, but often congregate behind  
active fishing boats. Highly attracted to chum and fishing vessels.
Photo: Greg Gillson, 25 March 2007

Flesh-footed Shearwater
Puffinus carneipes
Rare August and September, Uncommon in October (found on 50% of  
trips), Very Rare in spring. Peak numbers to 7 birds in October,  
otherwise singles are usual. Most often seen at Perpetua Bank and  
offshore 30 miles. Sometimes attracted to chum.
Photo: Wayne Hoffman, 7 October 2001

Laysan Albatross
Phoebastria immutabilis
Rare to Uncommon winter and spring visitor, generally >25 miles  
offshore. Found from mid October to mid May, peak from January to May  
when seen on about 75% of trips and up to 7 individuals. Less  
attracted to chum and boats than Black-footed Albatross. Attracted to  
fishing vessels.
Photo: Greg Gillson, 25 March 2007

You may view this page directly at:
http://thebirdguide.com/pelagics/annotated_checklist.htm

Or find it on our newly re-designed pelagic trip pages (with a preview  
of our 2008 trip schedule) at:
http://thebirdguide.com/pelagics/

Greg Gillson
Hillsboro, Oregon
greg at thebirdguide.com