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Journal
R.E.Johnson
1968
June 25 Amelutca Island, Alasca (cont.)
ment overlooking Kirilo f Harbor.
Horned Puffins - perhaps 20 in water or
flying to & From small islets (mostly bare
rock) west of Kirilof Islets & north of
Kirilof Point. Tufted Puffins were floating
in even larger numbers (50+) further off
shore beyond the Horned Puffins. Horned
Puffins were also seen on the west side
of the point in good numbers (30+). This
was the most we're seen at any
one time.
Charlie Core
Dr. Johnston hiked SW toward The
Peregrine Falcon & Bald Eagle nest, while
Bob Wood & I walked in the opposite direction
to the Cormorant Colony & beyond.
Before descending the cliffs we all could
see & hear the Falcons screaming to the
eagle nest which appeared to contain
1 (or more) young. Several times the
Falcon dove upon the soaring eagle &
The latter rolled over & extended its talons
up & to the side. Also many Common
Eider could be seen along the shore.
20 9, 9 Q plus 1 Q with 5 young. Later
Dr. Johnston found 2 Eider nests with 3-5
eggs & I found another with 6 eggs, all