Distribution and abundance of marine birds and mammals along the south side of the Kenai Peninsula, Alaska
Bailey EP. 1977. Distribution and abundance of marine birds and mammals along the south side of the Kenai Peninsula, Alaska. The Murrelet. 58(3):58-72
(Adapted from authors summary) Between 19 June and 14 July 1976 an inventory of the marine birds and mammals along the south side of the Kenai Peninsula between Point Adam and Cape Resurrection was conducted. A total of 174,000 seabirds (excluding shearwaters and strom-petrels) representing 30 species was recorded along the Kenai coast. Of the estimated 53,000 breeding pairs of seabirds, Tufted Puffins accounted for over half the total. Black-legged kittiwakes, Glaucous-winged gulls, Common murres, and Horned puffins were the next common nesting species, in descending order. The greatest abundance and diversity of birds was recorded in the Chiswell Islands, accounting for 42% of the total birds recorded and 59% of the estimated bredding pairs. A total of 261 bald eagles, including 47 nests were encountered on the survey and were most numerous in the Nuka Island area. Peregrine falcons inhabited the Pye and Chiswell islands. A total of 765 sea otters, 2600 harbor seals, and 6700 Steller sea lions were also sighted during the survey.
- Type
- Journal Article
- Authors
- Bailey, Edgar
- Date of Issue
- 1978
- Units
- ANIA , KATM , KEFJ , SWAN , WRST
- Keywords
- Abundance, Alaska, Animal Studies, Bailey, baseline surveys, Birds (Aves), Breeding, Coastal, Inventory, Kenai, Kenai Fjords National park and Preserve, Kenai National Moose Range, Kenai National Wildlife Refuge, Kenai Peninsula, Landbird Bibliography, Mammals, Marine, Marine Birds, Marine Mammals, Sea Birds, Seabirds, Wildlife