[NatureNS] Searching for bird rarities after Winter Storms

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The trajectory of the storm matters. This one, like many, came up the US East Coast and merged with stuff fro the west. Inshore alcids are the best bet. Dovekies spend their winters far offshore, along the edge of the Slope Water south of us. If the gales extended that far, I would expect some inshore. Could be some other alcids too, sheltering in coastal inlets. If you want an Ivory Gull (who doesn't? ), pray for the Gulf of St Lawrence to freeze up and the ice to extend far south from the Labrador front. I don't think this low will help all that much.

Eric

Eric L. Mills
Lower Rose Bay
Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia
Canada
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Subject: [NatureNS] Searching for bird rarities after Winter Storms


Hi Everyone,

I’m aware of the strategy of looking for rare birds blown into Nova Scotia.  I’ve seen this strategy work well in the fall.  Does this same concept apply to the winter in NS?   We are after the migration season for most birds.  But can rare birds/vagrants end up here in the dead of winter?   Should costal headlands be searched?

Chris Peters

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