Alaska species accounts, part 1, v4403
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T. Code 1959 Gavia adamsii 26 June Unniat - one seen flying low over the river at the mouth of Sea Bee Cv. 1-6 August Colville - Rishakwovak into delta - up on more seen every day along this stretch of river. At Ocean Point a group of 8 adults was observed to congregate, at first there were 2 above on the river. Then others began to pass by - singles - at 1-2 minute intervals. Each one wheeled over the first first and then came in for a landing reprieve from the group. Then shifted down ca 100 yds to join the group.