BIRDS OF THE COASTAL AREA OF OLKHON AND ISLANDS OF THE MALOE MORE CHANNEL IN SUMMER PERIOD
ased on a shortterm survey of the coastal trip around Olkhon and the islands of the Maloe More Channel from June 28 to July 1, 2020, a boat provides a description of the encounters of coastal birds in this region. The data about the encounters of 12 species, most characteristic to the coastal zone of the lake Baikal is given. It is concluded that the overall decrease in the abundance of birds in this area of Lake Baikal is due to the greatly increased anthropogenic impact on its coastal ecosystems. At the same time, the collected materials cannot provide an exhaustive description of the bird population of this region. The counts were carried out before the most optimal period, although close to it, when the population of the coastal birds of Lake Baikal is distinguished by the greatest number and diversity.