Alaska species accounts, part 4, v4284
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Holmes,R. 1960 Stercorarius Pomarinus 26 July Barrow = Skroaik, Alaska Pairs were noted all along the way - between Barrow and the South end I con Lake & Dr Wanigan. Several chicks were seen. Numerous dead gregar (shot) were seen near the grassy area, the west + foot stones / Skroaik, & near / Footprint Lake. 28 July Barrow, Alaska The adults are still quite common; however; adult encounters are now seen infrequently. The young are also rather difficult to see and our banding operation has been quite slow. (Note: partially eaten Lemmy) or still seen in the tundra - but now? There are old and dried up. 30 July - The adults are still present and are defending territories. The young are still hard to find 3 August Barrow = So. Barrow 3, Alaska During our 9 hour trip, only 5 chicks were seen (2,1,2) on the ground. Adults were present aero along, and several Territorial