Journal 14 R-E.Johnson 1968 May 18 Amchitka Island, Alaska (cont.) turned up no nests. Twenty birds flew over this area headed inland (toward site B). Black Oystercatcher - pair Charlie Runway Core Pelagic Cormorant colony - no eggs. according to Charlie, but nests were built 2 wks ago. 25+ nests Peregrine Falcon - one on cliff top, very active, circling & calling overhead while Jim in the area. Song Sparrow - Charlie & I independently thought we heard this species at different times but neither of us could see the bird. Leroy Sowl (Fish & Wildlife Service) says he has also heard but not seen a bird at this location. Winter Wren - several singing along cliffs. Arctic Tern - 1 Common Eider - flock of mixed sex Oystercatcher - pair Harlequin Duck - flock of mixed sex Coastal Invertebrates - comment notes from Charlie Core & G.E. Core: