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29 Dec.
1747 - one BB ad out
over cove. 135 RFB
on opposite cliff. Ca. 70
in air
1755 - roughly 150 RFB now on
opposite cliff - Ca. 100 in air
swirling back + forth.
1800 2 GF ad over cove.
RF now throwing out
only about 50 in air
not much change on
opposite coast. mostly
young birds settling on nesting
area about light house. Immature
whirl fly in and settle more
Twice noted being fed by parents.
No birds swooping or island
off points