I apologize for the delays and lack of communication.

June 7, 2022

Due to obstacles lining up the boats as well as standing obligations earlier this spring, it has taken me more time than usual to organize the Smith Island Pelican Tours for 2022. But we are now ready.

In addition, inquiries about the Smith Island Pelican Tours skyrocketed after the article in the February 2022 issue of AAA World Magazine went to 1.8 million households. Unfortunately, I was not prepared to handle the exponential increase in requests for information, although I certainly appreciate them very much.

When we started the Smith Island Pelican Tours in 2018, we anticipated running three or four tours, for a total of 60 or 70 participants. In 2022, we will run nine tours to accommodate as much of the increase as we can, and our capacity will be ~140 participants. If you are unable to join us this summer, we will work to open registration much earlier for summer 2023.

Jim Rapp
Delmarva Birding