Field Notes Doug Bell May 27, 1988 On Blank Rock - due west of Trinidad Head, counted about 64 [illegible] gulls - each one likely a nest. My perspective was limited by the to the eastern side of Blank Rock. Presidio Rock, as viewed on its northern side, revealed 24 nests of W.Culls. In Trinidad Harbor nearly every small rock has a pair of gulls; even a boat had a nest in its bow with 1 egg. The big rock next to Trinidad Pier has 3-4 gull nests on its south face. Observed a 3-year Glaucous-winged Gull at Trinidad Harbor, several double-crested cormorants, ?? Belted Kingfisher. Towards sunset 3 river otters appeared - they played in the lower docks. Two chased each other around and threw a kelp. The water in the bay was very rough - hardest I've ever seen it. Towards evening Maren and I went back to Patrick's Point State Park & walked Agate Beach. No whales this year? Varied Thrush, ?? Swainson's Thrushes, Bolinas albatross in the park. Barn & Rough-winged Swallows along the Bluffs at Agate Beach. Many Song Sparrows. May 28, 1988 Rain - last night and this morning. Heavy downpour - our tent became soaked. We packed up after breakfast in Trinidad. Drove to Aguelea State Reserve, then out to Blue Lake, back to Arcata just in time for the start of the Kinetic Sculpture Race. Still raining! We then went to Eureka to pick up money at Autotiller and head south. But we discovered Maren lost her