Greetings All, I was fortunate enough to attend back to back weekend pelagic trips sponsored by Jen Brumfield, Gabe Leidy and Local Patch Birding. I encourage birders to attend any future pelagic trips that are hosted by LPB. The guides along with the captain of the boat worked as a team in assisting all participants in seeing the birds which made it such a rewarding experience. The species we viewed were the closest I've ever seen. The views of the Parasitic and Pomarine Jaegers, as these were hunting over Lake Erie, were breathtaking. We were able to view the true essence of these spectacular birds as the captain of the boat followed the birds in action. Many participants were able to capture some photos as these birds put on a show coming head-on toward the boat and flying into the wake. IT WAS INCREDIBLE. The guides and captain were over-the- top...the participants were fantastic...the food was great...but most of all the field experience was amazing!! ______________________________________________________________________ Ohio-birds mailing list, a service of the Ohio Ornithological Society. Our thanks to Miami University for hosting this mailing list. Additional discussions can be found in our forums, at www.ohiobirds.org/forum/. You can join or leave the list, or change your options, at: http://listserv.muohio.edu/scripts/wa.exe?LIST=OHIO-BIRDS Send questions or comments about the list to: [log in to unmask]