Wayne Campbell proposed these reserves and gave reasons about the uniqueness of the Bird Colonies. Thirteen species of true seabirds nest in BC. These include two storm petrels, three cormorants a gull and seven auks. The total breeding population estimation is 550,000 pairs. This is an Ecological Reserve proposal for three sets of islands:
The Pine/Tree Storm Islands, now ER #120
the Byers/Conroy/Harvey/Sinnett Islands , now # 103
The third, Thomas Island, now part of off Checlesset Bay ER #109
See the pdf file: campbell 1976 er proposals for bc seabird colonies
Photo of Pigeon Guillemot chicks in nest by Adam Harding