As I recall it was a similar system that in all likelihood drove Bristle-thighed Curlews onto the coast in early May, 1998. Gerard Lillie Portland, OR Subject: [obol] Something to watch for One should always pay attention to large cyclonic events in early May. http://www.surfbirds.com/community-blogs/northcoastdiaries/ -- Mike Patterson Astoria, OR Some assembly required http://www.surfbirds.com/community-blogs/northcoastdiaries/?p=1888 OBOL archives: www.freelists.org/archive/obol Manage your account or unsubscribe: //www.freelists.org/list/obol Contact moderators: obol-moderators@xxxxxxxxxxxxx