Toward the end of the Flock someone asked what my world life list number was and I honestly had to look. I knew it was in the high 800s but between my SoCal Trip, the Tundra Bean Goose & the Flock it is up to 897 – I added a few birds our last day at sea, but I hope to hit 900 (just three away but who’s counting) in Minnesota at the end of February. Although I am trying not to be a lister, for this I will chase if physically possible.
Heard and interesting euphemism for “Listers” on the trip, they call the “Combat” birders. Hmmmmm
This last day on the ship really reminds me of Rhode Island pelagics, not only are the birds more scarce, so far I have only seen two species both of which are common in Rhode Island - Sooty & Cory’s Shearwater. Also I have spent most of the morning birding from my balcony where I have. Comfy seat & ready access to the head without stumbling around (that is not the case in Rhode Island!)
Mostly ocean...
The whole Flock -- @1,900 birders when on the trip!
My Cabin - so many mirrors!
Waiting in the heat for my car from the cruise terminal to the airport… always be birding.
Red-winged Starling
Seems appropriate that my last birds on this trip would be the same as my first ones.
If you have any interested here is a link to my trip report for "The Flock to Marion"
It was a joyful trip - once in a Lifetime with good friends (old & new), lots of laughs and great birds!
The End or perhaps the beginning? This might not be my last birding cruise...
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