Journal R.E. Johnson 1968 26 May 23 Amchitka Island, Alaska (cont) drove past Mason & Clevenger Lakes. Discovered that there were still Tufted Ducks(4) in Clevenger Lake. This means that the total population on the island must be at least 18 (13+4+ the one collected). This strongly suggests that the presence of this species is not accidental but regular & that it had previously been overlooked because of its similarity to Greater Scaup when viewed at a distance, the usual condition of observation. I also tried to collected a Tufted Duck at Jones Lakes from an excellent "blind" on the west side where the birds often come close to shore, but a passing vehicle apparently saw me & stopped to watch, scaring the birds away. Spent the afternoon & evening skinning birds, writing notes & letters, etc. May 24 Amchitka Island, Alaska A windy but unusually sunny day (60% cloudy). Slept late to catch up on late hours kept the last 3 days. Did laundry, etc. Then checked for Rosy Finches in the old bldg just SE of the south hanger. It has a high (20+ Ft.) ceiling and I climbed up among the rafters. There are two old nests at opposite ends of the bldg. Each is filled with excrement. Since rosy finches practice nest sanitation, it seems likely that these nests have been used in winter as roosting sites since their use as nests. Another nest was found on the ne wall which was active. It contained 3 half grown young & 1 egg.