A Magnificent Frigatebird was in Hamilton Harbour, Pembroke 18 Oct. A Brown Booby flew past Nonsuch Island 10 Dec (DBW). A Brown Pelican, the first to winter in Bermuda, was present in Jews Bay until early March. A Pacific Loon, the first record for Bermuda, was found at Grape Bay, Paget 21 Aug but died in captivity at BAMZ. A Gyrfalcon, the first record for Bermuda, was found on Nonsuch Island 25 Nov-26 Dec (DBW). An American Woodcock was at Paget Marsh 17 Dec (EA). A Gull-billed Tern was on Spittal Pond, Smiths 28 May. A Brown Creeper was on Port Royal G.C. 18 Oct (DW). A Scarlet Tanager at Admiralty Park 17 Dec was the first winter record for Bermuda (AH, PW).
Observers: Eric Amos, Andrew Dobson, Andrew Harford, Paul Watson, David Wallace, David Wingate.
