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R.E. Johnson
1968
June 18
Anchutka Island, Alaska (cont.)
eggs (+ young). Dr J. says there are probably nests on the north slope also judging from the positions of setting birds as he approached the area.
Small Island so. off Island of Makarius Pt.
Common Eiders - at least 80% on rocks
Corrmants - south end of island is white with commant feces. 8 birds could be seen.
Mergansers Nest - The fish people located a Red-breasted Merganser nest along the inlet stream to Silver Salmon lake. It is located between, stacks #13 & 14.
Dave Nordmeyer informed us that he was unable to locate the Rock Ptarmigan nest he had told us about (and that we couldn't find) on the inlet creeks to Silver Salmon Lake. (see June 7,8, 12).
June 19
Anchutka Island, Alaska
Examined 10 building in area @ (see map under May 28) north west of Old Camp and found no active rosy finch nests. I did find 2 june in a quonset hut with no nest in it & also encountered june on the tundra near buildings on two other occasions. One old nest contained 3 rotten old eggs and another contained a dead thin young bird about 8 days old. Data for old nests is summarized in the following chart:
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