I have been compiling data and reports from participating observers in Oregon, Washington and British Columbia mostly timed seawatches from sites in Oregon and Washington. These data are being archived at: http://www.pacifier.com/~mpatters/bird/enso/jetty.html El Nino related occurrences include a large irruption of Elegant Tern up to BC, Brown Pelican sightings up to and large numbers remaining beyond expected departure dates, Xantus' Murrelet on the central Oregon Coast, Brown Booby in Northern Washington. There is also an unusual irruption of Tropical Kingbirds which seems oddly coincidental.--Mike Patterson mpatters@orednet.org

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