Meeting at fisherman statue at 8:30 am. Brisk wind at this location and several sites. Eastern side of Cape Ann was more sheltered and had much calmer oceans. High tide 10:30 am with splash over in several sites as it was a full moon. Jodrey Fish Pier was lacking in gull numbers, nothing unusual and low numbers of common species of gulls. Rocky Neck, waves splashing over sea wall by Wonson Cove. Due to strong winds we skipped Niles Beach and headed to Eastern Point Audubon where we had several duck species. Skipped Niles Pond due to it being frozen and skaters on the pond. Backshore was much better and was sheltered by the wind. We made two stops, Elks Club and Cormorant Rock. Here we had much better views of birds on the ocean. Good Harbor beach was not productive. Rockport stops were Granite Pier and Cathedral Ledge. Good amount of Harlequin Duck at both sites. Brant was a pleasant addition at Granite Pier. Trip ended at 1:45 high temp 32 degrees.

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