2001 Year Summary
SPECIES ( )
RIARC Number Vote (Accepted-Not Accepted-Natural Status Uncertain): # of birds reported; location; date(s); reporters (I = initial observer, R = report submitted, P = photograph submitted).
BROWN BOOBY (Sula leucogaster) 2001-1 (7-0): One; Cox’s Ledge;
5 May 2001; Keith Mueller (I,R,P). On an overcast May day,
Keith Mueller went out on the Gail Francis cod-fishing boat to Cox’s Ledge for
a day of birding. At one point a brown
bird appeared out of the mist. It circled the boat several times but then
disappeared. About an hour later the
bird reappeared and landed on the top deck railing. Keith was able to slowly approach the bird
and eventually get to within a few feet.
All the while Keith was taking photos. Those photos along with a detailed written report were submitted.
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