Field notes, v1379
Page 187
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76 Journal R.E. Johnson 1968 June 8 Anchutka Island, Alaska (cont.) Silver Salmon Lake Censors Mallard - one pair Beach adjacent outlet to Silver Salmon Lake Rock Sandpipers - Bob collected 3 along a rocky stretch of beach (low tide). Red-throated Loons - 2 were 20 ft from shore. Bald Eagle - one adult sitting on a rock surrounded by water, perhaps one of the parents from the nest located a short ways further se. along the shore. Two Immature birds flew over the creek mouth together. Pintail - 3 or Mallard Terns - sp - 4 flying just offshore & calling. Sea Otter - dead skeletonized one on beach. We saved skull. Skate (raddish) were common in one small core. Harbor Seal - one dead & partially decomposed seal on beach. Saved skull. (#377). Winter Wren - Dr. Johnston found a singing adult & nearby, 2 fledglings that could fly 10-15 ft at a stretch. P. tarmigan nest reported by D. Nordmeyer could not be located. Spoke to Dave later and it is clear that the one hole we saw was not the nest location he spoke of. The correct spot does have nest material in it,