Field notes, v639
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Field Notes Doug Bell May 29, 1984 East Sand Island Survey: Gull morphotypes: 1. Western middle area of island (Blinds 1-3) 105:52:16 W:H:GWC Grass (low) driftwood habitat 2. East end of island: Beach, beachgrass, driftwood 109:36:15 3. Dredge Table: Clumped grass, sparse bushes 57:48:14 * Total numbers of nests (estimated): Gulls East Beach/Driftwood 150-175 Table/Dredge spoils 100 Middle areas west of pier pilings: 150 West end - sandy beach, grass, wood: 250 Total gull nests: 650-675 Cormorant Nests: at least 85 nests, with easily 100-200 resting on the island. May 30, 1989 Tried coordinating island trips in Willapa Bay & Grays Harbor. Trips will get next week. Made command decision to drive down to Charleston, OR for last chance at collecting. Trip supposedly takes 4 hrs from Portland. I left Willapa Natl Wildlife Refuge WA at 12:15, arrived in Charleston, OR at 89:30. This travel time includes stops in Portland & Drain. Highway 38 between 5 and