Good comments, Peter. And if not wind pants for cold weather, at least long johns may be in order. Especially for cold early mornings, but the wind chills can also be brutal. Tom Schultz Green Lake Co. -----Original Message----- From: Peter A. Fissel Sent: Wednesday, September 18, 2013 9:10 AM To: Wisconsin Birding Network Subject: [wisb] Some more Jaegerfest tips I'd like to emphasize a couple of points for Jaegerfest newbies. Both of these were mentioned in previous posts (Tom Schultz's report from Daryl Tessen and Ted Keyel's excellent eBird Hotspot writeup.) First, bring a wide variety of clothing for all conditions. Even if the forecast calls for one thing, it could be completely different out there on the beach. Depending on which direction the wind is from, it also can be totally opposite on the lake side vs. the bay side of the point, especially if the sun is out (both weekend days look cool and sunny.) You may be hunkered down and wishing you'd brought another couple of layers while sitting on the beach, but walk over the dunes to the road where you're out of the wind and you may be roasting in the sun. Layering is the key, and bring it with you in the car, rather than guessing what you'll need for the day and leaving some things back at your motel. It's a long drive back into town, and you might miss that Long-tailed Jaeger or Sabine's Gull! Same goes for food - at a minimum, bring lots of snacks and energy foods and water with you. (I've been advocating for Tom to arrange for a coffee cart for years...) Second, do not leave valuables in your car, especially camera gear or optics or small electronics, and especially if it's plainly visible. Even if you're within sight of your car along the road, lock it. Sneak thieves can pop out of the vegetation and grab a camera out of an unlocked car faster than you'd believe. All it takes is one interesting bird to grab everyone's attention. The things first-timers tend to forget are wind/rain pants and gloves (you will need them - maybe even your winter ones.) The forecast winds on Friday are 15 mph out of the WNW. That means wind chill on the beach. Also, a lawn or camp chair is really useful. Just make sure if it's an aluminum-framed chair with tubular front legs that they have end caps. If those have come off, try covering the openings with several layers of the handyman's secret weapon, duct tape. Otherwise, you may find yourself slowly sinking into the sand (I speak from experience...) Peter Fissel Madison WI #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: //www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: //www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: //www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: //www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: //www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: //www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn