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June 13th 2010 SAWT Excursion 8 am to 4 pm Tails of the Sea Below are trip reports from David Clapp and Joanne Jarzobski. Enjoy! Trip Report by David Clapp The day started a bit gloomy and it wasn't until we returned to the harbor eight hours later that we saw the sun. It was foggy offshore all day. It wasn’t cold but it was cool and the rain shower about thirty minutes away from the pier was a bit of an eyeopener. The Captain John boat with a group of hardy whale and bird watchers aboard headed east toward Stellwagen Bank. The sands of Duxbury Beach were not visible through the fog but Long Beach (Plymouth Beach) was seen pretty well as we left the harbor. There are few mammal predators on the beach this year so the tern colony that has been on the sandy stretch was solid and even larger than last year. It appears that there are 5000 pairs of Common Terns and a few pairs of Arctic and Roseate terns. The Least Terns are there as well but their breeding numbers are a bit fluid.

Post on June 13, 2010 at 6:am - We are a GO! Meet me down at the Town Wharf by 7:30 am. Departure is 8:00 am sharp! See you soon and get some coffee!!!! Post on June 12, 2010 at 7:45 pm - All day trip is still a GO! Hi: we are a GO for tomorrow's all day trip. Please be down at the Town Wharf by 7:30 am for we will try to board at that time. We will want to leave the dock by 8 am sharp! Dress appropriately for there is still a chance of rain. Dress in layers and bring rain gear. We do have a heated cabin on the lower deck, but you will want to be outside with the whales and seabirds. Call me if you have any problems or questions. My cell phone is 508-566-0009. Looking forward to an exciting day offshore. Best, Krill Post on June 11, 2010: Our all day trip on Sunday is a GO! Please check this site for updates on our all day trip scheduled for Sunday, June 13th from 8 am to 4 pm. Due to the forecast of possible rain, please dress accordingly. The whales and seabirds are wet anywa

NECWA staff members Lauren Midi, Dominica Webster and Krill Carson along with volunteer Mary Nash spent two full days introducing Kindergarten students at the Memorial Early Childhood Center to the unique marine wildlife in our area. This 2-day program was sponsored by NECWA and Captain John Whale Watching and Fishing Tours, operating out of Plymouth Harbor. Visit their website at w ww.captjohn.com . Lauren and Dominica did the majority of the presentations that focused on Salt, the most famous humpback whale in the world and the ambassador for all marine wildlife in the New England area. Salt was first seen in 1976 and returns to our New England waters to feed on fish and zooplankton each season. This season, she is offshore with her 12th calf named Zelle. Not only did students learn about Salt and her offspring, but they also sang a song in her honor. This song incorporated key terms as well as movements using props of Salt's tail. Next, Lauren and Dominica inflated NECWA's