Chapter 32: Staying the Course Part 2
"Good work." He handed the glass back to Cal and walked over to a sailor. After a couple of words, the man ran up to the bridge. A moment later the boom of the ship's horn made Cal start and clutch the spyglass. She put it to her eye.
The crew on the boat were pointing to the ship, while the scientists stowed their gear. Prof. Orthin pointed at the flock; Dan looked but shook his head. The sailors were already rowing the boat quickly back toward the Peregrine. The other boats arrived and were winched into place and disgorged their passengers onto the deck. When the third boat arrived, Prof. Orthin climbed over the side then went to the rail beside Sir Shillingsworth and scanned the weeds.
"I take it you called us back because of whatever was eating the birds?"
"Yes, we need to plan carefully how we are going to capture one of them. Cal spotted them first."
The professor came over to her.