A review of sequential pictures of birds on the ground indicated that there were over 22,000 birds, not the 12,000 mentioned (the field estimate was conservative). This would make it the third largest single flock recorded.

I estimated 3,500 to 5,000 birds today. There were close to 2,000 on the small east beach in the village itself and larger numbers on the Provincial Park beach. I also spotted at least two little gulls amidst the perhaps 1000 Bonaparts gulls present. Shorebirds were almost absent with the exception of a few killdeer, sanderling and spotted sandpipers.

I would estimate 2-3 males. I looked for the A. White Pelican at Erieau around lunch, but came up empty handed. Last week (Thursday) 2 Little Gull's were present at the pier in Erieau. Good Birding, Ken Burrell Directions: Heading east on hwy. 3 from Wheatley, go about 2km.

We estimated up to 1000 birds. As the sun was low from the 15/16 there were streams & streams of geese coming into these same fields to feed. A tremendous sight & experience. We also had an early delightful flock of Snow buntings.    Good birding, Susan Menzies

Lesser Black-backed Gull (1 estimated 2nd year bird)Greater Black-backed Gull (~12, juvenile and adult)Iceland Gull (~12, juvenile through adult including many kumlien's)Glaucous Gull (~8, 3 adult and 5 juvenile)Herring Gull (abundant)Ring-billed Gull (1 adult)Thayer's Gull (1 adult).

For what it's worth they were in my best estimation Cackling Geese. David Gascoigne Waterloo, ON www.travelswithbirds.blogspot.com

Pat spotted Gibbs Hill >Light at 0423 exactly 3 minuets off the predicted time that we >estimated. >This report will be brief as I am on my way to the airport to pick up Marge. >I will be posting a more detailed report of our last night at sea.

Then you will be right in the middle of the estimated 200 boats going south with the Baja Ha Ha. Last year there were over 160 going down, a record number. This year it is even bigger and they had to cut it off at 200. When in La Paz, stop by Marina CostaBaja and say hello. Patrick Willard 40PH ALOHA La Paz, MX

Good product in my estimation. I still check the system every couple of weeks with soapy water and pressure gauge and I always shut off at the tank when not using. The electronics augment my safety procedures, not replace them. Al Johnson 34' Marine Trader "Angelina"

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