August, 5th.
We set off from the Ploskiy ranger’s
station to check the coast of the Koni peninsula. Using seaworthy boat of the
Magadan Reserve, we hoped for the best. We have counted on a good weather, but unfortunately,
the thick fog made the survey beyond the Taran Cape un-practical. The waves
were tolerable, but the fog has made visibility less than 50 m. While in-route
we found 4 nests with 1 chick each, One new nest which has had one chick had 2
chicks according to Irina surveys in June. The southern coast of the Koni in
June had 5 nests with chicks (including 2 with 2 chicks).
The portion of the coast between the
Ploskiy and Taran capes returned 17 bears. Seemingly, all creeks have had
enough pink salmon. We also had a good aerial footage of the survey. Most of the
UAV flights were done in severe fog.
Above: Cape Skatistiy from the air.
Below, the Taran Cape.
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