Field Notes Doug Bell July 21, 1988 became much narrower than the others. Weather soaked in and it rained intermittently. We saw lots of Bald Eagles the whole way - mostly adults visible on tops of first tree row up from the water. In Greenvile Strait we timed stretches between eagles - one bird every 3-4 minutes at our Ferry's speed ([illegible] knots). Surprisingly little bird or animal life visible, and no Stellers- norized Gulls for the entire trip until we got to the sound before Prince Rupert. There was a small colony of CWC's nesting on an islet in the channel to the south of the large coal-plant, probably 5 miles S. of Prince Rupert. Barely any CWC's at Prince Rupert itself - just a few birds. But lots of Calif. Gulls again!. Scattered Common Murre, Rhinie Anadlets. We arrived Prince Rupert at 22:15 (had departed Port Hardy 07:30). Took Benedict, im Deutschen, with into town for lodging at Pincer Inn, but no space available. In fact, the whole town was booked up. Had to pitch a tent in the rain at the compound near the ferry. ($9.00). The ferry ride was beautiful, especially the second half. still great stretches of forested islands - looks like old growth. Some logging. Waterfalls which come straight off mountainsides.