Roque Bluffs Archipelago - November 12, 2005

   Sandi and Bob Duchesne joined noted naturalist Norm Famous to lead an offshore trip around the Roque Bluffs archipelago on November 12th, including a stop on a private island.   Many seabirds winter in these waters and the group was treated to close looks at flocks of Long-tailed Ducks, Common Eiders, and Surf Scoters, plus smaller flocks of White-winged Scoters, Red-breasted Mergansers, Common Goldeneyes, Black Ducks, and Common Loons. Highlights included several Bald Eagles, a Red-throated Loon, Horned and Red-Necked Grebes, 14 Northern Gannets, and a VERY cooperative Boreal Chickadee basking in sunlight.

Offshore Island	Long-tailed Ducks	Island path	Island Homestead	Barns & livestock
Boreal Chickadee search	Apres lunch	Boat dog

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