Field notes, v1379
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Journal 30 RE. Johnson 1968 May 25 Anchitka Island, Alaska (cont.) necessarily represent [illegible] the same number of different birds, but they do indicate the relative population sizes to activity. Also of interest is the increase in number of females: May 17, none; May 22, 9 f : 22 m; May 25: 16 f : 20 m. Two Rosy Finches & 3 Rock Ptarmigan (1 pair & 1 female) were also seen on the plots. Beach Ridge Plots - increased activity and numbers of Lapland Longspurs (May 18, 3 f : 8 m; May 22, 2 f : 7 m; May 25, 9 f : 14 m). Two Rock Ptarmigan (pair) were seen just off the plots. Rifle Range Lake Census 2 pair Common Goldeneyes 1 pair Red-breasted Mergansers 2 m Mallards 4 m Pintails 7 f Pintails Rifle Range Beach. Hawcous-winged Gulls - common 100 yds off- shore. Bald Eagle - one [illegible] perched on top edge of cliff. Bar-tailed Godwit - 7 on beach (gravel) Common Eiders - approx. a dozen 100 yds off- shore near rock outcrops just breaking water surface (high tide). Pintail - approx. 3 m, 6 m; 100 ft off shore in partially protected beach (rocks farther out break surf).