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Reynolds Rock, which lies some 450 meters (1,500 feet) offshore, supports a small sea-bird rookery. At least three species are known to breed here: the common murre, Uria aalge, pigeon guillemot, Cepphus columba, and the black oystercatcher, Haematopus bachmani.

Integrity: Undisturbed; the rock is a part of the King Range National Conservation Area.

Use: Research, educational, observational.

Ref: Osborne, T. O., 1972. Ecology and Avian Use of the Coastal Rocks of Northern California. Unpub. M.A. Thesis, Humboldt State University, 215 pp.

July 1977

Inventory of California Natural Areas
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