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Appendix G 



Population data for common murre (Uria aalge californica) colonies in Washington, 1990-1995 



(prepared by U. W. Wilson) 



Table. Summary of the total numbers of common murres (Uria aalge californica) counted from aerial photographic surveys conducted in 

 Washington in 1990-1995 by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. See extended table legend at end of this appendix for format. 



a In 1994, two surveys were conducted on 16 June and 5 July. 



b In 1995, four surveys were conducted on 19 and 25 June and 13 and 27 July. 



c Breeding has been confirmed with observations of eggs or chicks. 



d These locations lacked suitable breeding habitat. 



Extended table legend: Colonies are ordered from south to north. Nonitalicized colonies were attended regularly and breeding 

 is expected. Italicized colonies indicate rocks with murre attendance in fewer than 4 years or no suitable breeding habitat. Codes: 

 NS, site not aerially surveyed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. 



