We will explore the Chain Group and possibly the mud flats of the Chatham Islands looking for birds. Our local bird expert Daniel Donnecke will be along to help locate and identify birds, their habitat and anything else you might want to know about birds.
Route plan B
Should weather conditions an issue the tentative plan B will be to hug the shore to locate birds.
Safety reminders
Always dress for the possibility of immersion and please bring a drybag containing a spare change of clothes. The drybag goes in your kayak with you, not in your car at the launch site. Please bring a lunch or snacks and sufficient beverage to keep you hydrated, as well as a thermos of something warm. Your paddle leader will introduce the plan and make sure everyone is comfortable with the requirements. Please stay off the water until the group is ready. If you have a VHF radio please bring it with you.
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Oak Bay Marina to Chatham/Discovery Islands - BIRDING - CHAIN ISLETS
Sunday, April 2, 2023 · 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Launch
Oak Bay MarinaOak Bay Marina
Destination
Chatham/Discovery Islands
Distance
7 nm
Leader
Mike Jackson
Route plan A
We will explore the Chain Group and possibly the mud flats of the Chatham Islands looking for birds. Our local bird expert Daniel Donnecke will be along to help locate and identify birds, their habitat and anything else you might want to know about birds.
Route plan B
Should weather conditions an issue the tentative plan B will be to hug the shore to locate birds.
