2024 Pelagic Schedule Coming Soon

Happy New Year, Everyone! 
I have sent a proposed schedule to both Garibaldi Charters and Newport Tradewinds. As soon as I hear back with a confirmation, I will post it and start accepting registrations. The 2024 schedule will be similar to last year's, with trips out of Garibaldi and Newport. One notable change will be with our accompanied repositioning cruise -- this year it will take place in spring, which greatly increases our chances of seeing pterodromas. Russ Namitz and I will be leaading this  trip. 

December 2/3 trip weathers out

Today (Thursday, November 30), I received a call from Newport Tradewinds. The weather forecast of high winds and swells up to 14 feet both days is way beyond our ability to venture out on the ocean. Oregon Pelagic Tours will look into trying to schedule another winter trip in early 2024. 

December 2 (or 3) Newport pelagic has enough participants to go!

We are happy to announce that the winter pelagic scheduled out of Newport on December 2 (with December 3 as a weather date) has achieved the minimum sign-up that will allow us to run this trip. We did have a couple of people drop out, and so are hoping for a little more participation, but we are planning on going. This trip is arguably the best chance for birders to see Short-tailed Albatross, which is not guaranteed, but has been seen on past trips. Other seasonal specialities seen on this trip include Parakeet Auklet (once), Ancient Murrelet, Black-legged Kittiwake, and Short-tailed Shearwater. Not yet seen, but to be hoped for, would be Mottled Petrel -- is this the year?