Table of Contents
Seabirds of the New England Coast Seabirds
Birds usually seen on pelagic trips from New England . Includes: Shearwaters, Storm-petrels, Gannets, Alcids, Pelagic Gulls and Terns. How to identify them and when and where to look for them.
Seabird breeding colonies in Maine and Maritime Canada Colonies
Seabirds spends up to 90 % of their lives at sea, but some of the most interesting behavior can only be observed on the breeding grounds. You can visit colonies of Gannets, Alcids and possibly other birds within driving distance of New England.
Other Sea Life Other sea life
Whales and dolphins, sharks, Ocean Sunfish, Sargassum Weed and other interesting sea life that can be seen on pelagic trips.
Take a Trip Take A Trip
When birders take boat trips to see seabirds the trips are usually called pelagic trips. This section has links to sponsored trips in the United States and the world.
Information about pelagic trips to Stellwagen Bank and the Continental Shelf Edge is described. A special essay discussed sea watch birding during and after Nor'Easters on the New England coast.
Trip Reports from Wandering Birders Trip Reports
Birders who have traveled to interesting areas for seabirds have written reports of their trips. Read about the Sheltland Islands, Australia and New Zealand, Midway Atoll. Plan your own trips.
