JUNE 7-9, 2013
Always a trip worth
taking. Start with an orientation and slide show on Friday night. This
is peak orchid and heather blossom time. Activities include: hiking,
birding, tide pools, butterflies, rocky cliffs, a visit to Montauk Light
and an optional whale watch.
The Montauk Manor is a
perfect place to stay after a long, cold winter with its well-appointed
rooms, restaurant, hot tub, and pool. You will enjoy vistas of the
Atlantic Ocean and be able to take walks around the grounds. Leaders:Don
Riepe and Mickey Cohen
Cost: $385
includes 5 meals, 2 evening programs, a star watch and 2 nights at
Montauk Manor. Send deposit of $100 per person to Don Riepe, ALS, 28 W.
9th Rd, Broad Channel, NY 11693 by April 30, 2013.
RHODE ISLAND/BLOCK ISLAND
STRIPED BASS TAGGING WEEKEND
JUNE 8 - 9, 2013
Join our tagging
director for a weekend of striped bass tagging; fishing the rocky coast
of Rhode Island and the rips of Block Island. We will be fishing with
the American Littoral Society's most prolific and successful tagger,
Captain Al Anderson of Narragansett, Rhode Island, aboard his boat, "The
Prowler", Sailing from the port of Galilee, RI, right next to the ferry
to Block Island. The Prowler is a 42 ft. North Carolina Custom Express
twin diesel sportfisherman with a cabin, tower and full electronics.
Captain Al, who has
recently been inducted into the IGFA Hall of Fame; has been stalking and
tagging stripers in Rhode Island Waters for over 40 years and has
tagged and released well over 50,000 gamefish during that time.
The trip is limited to
6 anglers for the weekend, with an all-day fishing trip both Saturday
and Sunday. All bait, tackle, and tags will be provided. Bring your surf
fishing gear along, as there will be opportunities to experience some
of Rhode Island's great shoreline fishing as well.
On Saturday the party
will meet for a late lunch (Dutch treat) at a local seafood restaurant.
After lunch we will visit the Point Judith light house, and take a
stroll out to Black Rock on Narragansett Bay.
Cost:
$275 - ALS Member
$325 - Non Member
Price includes all costs
for 2 fishing trips and tags, as well as a signed copy of Capt. Al's
latest book, "Island Stripers". Anglers are responsible for their own
lodging and meals. Call Jeff at (732) 291-0055 for more information.
New trip
COLUMBIS RIVER GORGE, MT. ST. HELENS, and the PACIFIC END of the LEWIS & CLARK TRAIL
JULY 18-27, 2013.
A fascinating
gorge described as a "Top ten scenic wonder" plus Mt. St. Helens and
Lewis and Clark history, what could be better? We will have a leisurely
exploration of some dramatic and varied scenery from the amazing river
that separates Washington State from Oregon (and spends a significant
part of its length in Canada) to the explosive remnants of St. Helens to
the windswept coast. Along the way we will learn about and enjoy the
fascinating human and natural history. This is a rather different part
of the northwest from the rainy Olympic coastline farther north and you
will be surprised by the dryness of the interior versus the rugged
marine environment. Mammals, birds, and wild flowers will brighten each
day. Leader: Bob Quinn
Cost: $1985 per person (double occupancy- $385 single supplement) includes lodging, most
meals, ground transportation, guides, and all entrance fees. Not
included- airfare.. Please send a deposit of $250 per person to
Highlands address by April 15, 2013. This trip begins and ends in Portland, OR.
CAPE ANN WHALE WATCH WEEKEND
AUGUST 15-18, 2013
Gloucester and the
surrounding areas are filled with beautiful shorelines and bays teeming
with bird life. On your way up stop off at The Butterfly Place just off
Rt. 495 (exit 34). There will be leisurely canoeing on the Ipswich
River, a half-day whale watch trip where we hope to also see dolphins
and seals, a sunset river cruise along the Essex River, and birding at
the Parker River Wildlife Refuge. Leader: Don Riepe
Cost: $385
per person ($120 single supplement) includes lodging, lobster dinner,
guides, park and boat fees. Limit: 20. A deposit of $50 by June 15,
2013.
MONHEGAN ISLAND, MAINE
SEPTEMBER 23-27, 2013
For the naturalist
Monhegan is a major site for fall migration, often with hordes of tired
land birds hopping about in the open. Such odd spectacles as warblers
flitting through the tide wrack or a Black-billed Cuckoo perching on a
lobster pot can be common sights.
On one day we will
venture out by boat in search of sea birds such as puffins, shearwaters,
gannets, phalaropes, and maybe a whale or two. Monhegan is a gem of the
rocky coast of Maine and one of the most enchanting islands on the
entire east coast. Its combination of beauty and quiet island life will
entrance you and it can be as relaxing or as invigorating as you wish.
It creates a sense of serenity, from the calm harbor with beautiful
sunsets to the pounding surf against the craggy eastern cliffs, through
the beautiful Cathedral Woods with its elfin inhabitants.
Our inn is quite
nice and has a commanding view of the harbor and the ocean. We will do a
lot of walking and exploring of the island's varied habitats; some
moderately vigorous hiking and early morning bird walks will be
optional. There is something special about Monhegan, even by island
standards, and this short trip is a perfect chance for you to experience
that magic. Leaders: Bob Quinn and Phil Brown
Cost: $1195
(Single supplement $295) includes lodging, ferry, boat trip, guides, and
most meals. Group Size: Max 14. . Send a deposit of $150 per person to
Highlands address by May 15, 2013.
CALIFORNIA'S NORTH COAST: Redwood National Park, Crater Lake National Park, and the Klamath Basin
OCTOBER 13-22, 2013
The Redwoods,
tallest trees in the world, tower above the mist-shrouded shoreline.
Huge Pacific waves crash upon massive sea stacks and coastal headlands
while countless flocks of sea birds migrate south. This is the dramatic
and isolated northern California coast. Del Norte county is more like
the true Pacific Northwest than the rest of California and it has
abundant wildlife and scenery, without the crowds. Besides the
magnificent Redwoods we hope to see mammals such as California Sea Lions
and Roosevelt Elk plus one of the largest concentrations of water birds
in all of North America.
We'll also spend
several days in southern Oregon, including a day at the spectacular
Crater Lake National Park- with it's almost unbelievably blue volcanic
lake. Other sites will include Lava Beds National Monument and the
Klamath Basin National Wildlife refuges, all in habitats vastly
different from the coast. This is a wonderful time of year to explore an
exciting and unique, yet little visited, part of our continent. Leader:
Bob Quinn
Cost: $2185
per person (double occupancy- $385 single supplement) includes lodging,
most meals, ground transportation, guides, and all entrance fees. Not
included- airfare. Send a deposit of $300 per person to Highlands
address by June 15, 2013.
ANNUAL MEETING - CAPE MAY, NJ
OCTOBER 24-27, 2013
Once
all details have been finalized this site will contain all the
information needed to sign up. We will also be sending out the a form
tat can be sent in to our Highlands office in our publication
"Littorally Speaking" later in the year. There will be no separate form
sent so please check our website for details around the middle of April.
There will be limited rooms available. If interested please contact Pat
by phone or email.
ASSATEAGUE FALL WEEKEND
NOVEMBER 7-10, 2013
The Assateague Wildlife Refuge is always in season to enjoy!
The peak fall
migration is beginning at one of the best birding spots on the east
coast. We're likely to see snow geese, widgeons, teals, ruddy ducks,
eagles, Sika deer, the endangered Delmarva fox squirrel, wild ponies and
if we're lucky, maybe red fox and otters. On Sunday follow us north to
Bombay Hook, where at sunset, we'll stop to watch and listen as up to
20,000 snow geese come in to roost. Leader: Don Riepe
Cost: $385
per person (180 single supplement) includes lodging, guides, lectures,
and a par excellent seafood buffet on Saturday night. Limit: 20. Send a
deposit of $100 per person by August 1.
Note from John M. Stevely
SBEP and the City of Sarasota have installed a living shoreline area at
Bay Front Park in downtown Sarasota. The project features 150-feet of
Florida-native plants. The use of plants will help stabilize the
sediments and provide habitat that attract birds and other wildlife.
Living shorelines provide a natural alternative to hardened seawalls
made of concrete, rock and other materials. The use of plants and
sloping shorelines provides a buffer for stormwater pollution running
into local waterways.
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