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Field Notes
July 23, 1989
Kingfisher, Sunbird (few), Western Sandpiper [small flock on the beach], and even 4 Red Crossbills on Deer Island. Heard Pigeon Sinking back at Texa Sannies. Drove out to Winter Harlour from Pat Hruby. Everyone said the road was terrible, but it is actually better than the Bamfield Road. Stopped at Kains Lake along the way, saw 2 imm. & Red-tails screaming for food.
Ravins were around, too. Most of the road goes thru logged areas. In fact, the only real intact areas of forest are along the road just outside of Holberg, and just before you get in to Winter Harbor. We went right to the Fish docks to ask for Dennis Grant (a Fish Buyer), who was trying to hook me up with a boat ride. He was very busy, but suggested I go talk to an old fellow at a cottage on the beach. Went there, but it didn't look too encouraging. Maren & I went back and set up camp at a beautiful spot - one of the nicest campgrounds I've ever been on. It's a "free" campground ca. 1/2 mile out of Winter Harbor. Bald Eagles, with fledged, screaming young nearby. Crows w/ fledged young everywhere.
Went back to Dennis Grant, and he suggested I contact Michael Moore, @ Moore logging. Their operation is near the campground. Went over & met Michael, a very friendly chap. Lives in a custom house with his wife (from Paris). He agreed