For the last few days, I've been watching tens of thousands of SOOTY
SHEARWATERS, near New Brighton State Beach and Sea Cliff State Beach.
This evening, the line of Sooty Shearwaters stretched from the Cement
Ship all they way across the bay to the north west. It is just amazing
to see this huge flock of birds, and then understand that these animals
make one of the longest annual mass migrations known to scientists. I've
been seeing them in the evening, usually starting some time after 5pm,
and then until the light fades as the sun sets. The birds might be there
in the morning, but it's been pretty foggy. I would check in the evening
if you are interested in seeing them. Bring binocs and a scope if you can.
Curious to know more about this species? See the Sooty Shearwater
<https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Sooty_Shearwater> entry in All
About Birds from Cornell Lab. If nothing else, their migration story is
just incredible.
