Field notes, v1379
Page 273
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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