"A few dead Common Murres were found in the Chiniak Bay area of Kodiak Island as early as 2 March. Small numbers were found on area beaches through the month. There were several reports of Bald Eagles eating murres, and two reports of eagles taking live murres from the water near shore. By the end of the month, dead murres were being found on most beaches checked, and several observers reported listless, unusually approachable birds in nearshore waters. To date (8 April), a total of about 40 dead birds has been found at about 12 sites. A few dozen impared birds have been seen in nearshore waters."--Paul J. Anderson" <Paul.J.Anderson@noaa.gov>