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Childs
1958
Somateria spectabilis
22 May Barrow, Alaska
We found one dead of starvation on
the tundra near the Voth area.
Others have been found and reported by
the Eskimos near the Drara.
23 May Several flocks reported flying along
shore. Saw one flock of 300 miles
on the way to the Village.
26 May Wainwright, Alaska
Eskimos shot 51 at me while
Camp 10 miles offshore. We saw
many flocks, few having more
than 100 individuals.
1792 Patuxent River Cape Sabine, Alaska
A flock of about 10 were asleep on the sand
bar at the mouth of the river.
24 May Flock of 20+ offshore