Tree is the dominant tree in the immediate area with a large branch turned secondary trunk off E side of tree. Above Orca Cannery dorm. Adult present very near nest. Broken top tree clearly visible from the existing road through the Cannery complex. Nest tree could not be located from inside the forest stand along ridge, although two attempts were made.
Forest stand canopy extremely dense.
One adult was observed south of the Humpback Delta between south creek entering delta and south delta point. However, no nest structures were observed during helicopter or boat surveys. Two adults were present in the area, but shoreline nest not attended and was not active. Nest falling apart, does not appear complete. Old nest far up slope in this nest area was not visited but was found unused during helicopter survey.