Re: [Maine-birds] Seal Island Tropicbird

John Drury can be hired out of Vinalhaven, and he knows how to find the tropicbird. His contact info is here:

http://www.vinalhaven.org/boat-rides-seabird-cruises

A visit to the waters around Seal Island (no landing allowed) requires an overnight on Vinalhaven; so one needs accommodations for that and plans for the ferry to and from Rockland.

Other options exist too, and one might consider taking Maine Audubon's annual trip to Matinicus Rock this Friday, 6 June: http://maineaudubon.org/events/seabirds-of-matinicus-rock-3/

The tropicbird hasn’t been over to Matinicus Rock for many years, but there’s always a chance, and it’s a great trip anyway.

Louis Bevier

Fairfield