Pelagic Trips
The coastal waters of Massachusetts host an incredible variety of pelagic species. The BBC leads pelagic trips to find the rare and unusual species that visit these waters. In the winter there are alcids (Dovekie, Razorbill, both Murres, Guillemots). In the summer and fall there are chances for rarities such as Tropicbirds, Black-capped Petrels, and both species of Skua. Massachusetts is arguably the best place in North America to see the rare White-faced Storm-petrel.
Our August 2024 pelagic trips are now open for registration!
The Brookline Bird Club will host two overnight pelagic trips in August 2024 from Hyannis MA to the Hydrographer Canyon area (August 24-25th and August 26-27th). We expect to reach warm Gulf Stream-influenced waters far offshore to see shearwaters, storm-petrels, jaegers and more! Possible targets include White-faced Storm-petrels, Band-rump Storm-petrel, and Audubon’s Shearwater. Trips will leave at 6am from Hyannis on the first day, returning at 5pm on the second day. A fabulous chance to spend some time at sea looking for seabirds.
Limit per trip: 50 participants. Cost: BBC Members: $340.00 non-members: $380.00.
Register for the August 24-25th trip here and August 26-27th trip here (we maintain a waitlist if interest exceeds capacity), plus read on for more boat and trip information.
Our boat from Hyannis, the Helen H, is a very comfortable, fast, 100-foot fishing boat with a knowledgeable and enthusiastic captain and crew. We’ve been going out on this boat for the last 20 years, and have seen some amazing things out on the open ocean. There are 34 bunks aboard for overnight trips in a shared bunk space. There is a full galley with excellent food at reasonable prices. Parking is free.