Hurricanes like Earl throw birds off course

[Joerg Rockenberger]

Perhaps of interest for some here. Hopefully we'll see some cool pictures of unusual birds soon. JR

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/39038723/ns/technology_and_science-science/

[Richard Stern]

Hi,

Hurricane Earl did indeed bring a bonanza of unusual birds to Nova Scotia, some of which are still around - particularly Black Skimmers and Laughing Gulls. There were also Royal, Caspian, Forster's and a Bridled Tern, a Brown Pelican and a Snowy Plover. Also (although probably not Earl-related) a Calliope Hummingbird. I was over in England, so I missed most of this, but many people took excellent photos.

Richard