Alaska species accounts, part 4, v4284
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Holmes, R 1961 Stercorarius pomarinus 3 June Barrow, Alaska Two lone individuals seen between the central marsh trapline + exclusion + Westeschlog slough. However, [illegible] east along the road about the slough, there were what appeared to be 2 pairs - all light phase, sitting + flying. Again, as with Thigrels, no feeding activity was noted. 4 June - Several "pairs" and individuals were seen along Red-back Ridge + near Skroavik. Birds were hunting - in the air, but none were seen to land - for prey. (Some were seen sitting but these apparently were not hunting). 5 June An estimated 30 birds seen between the camp, Bechtridge, Westeschley Slough + Elson Lagoon. One individual was in dark phase; the remainder in light. Many seemed to be hunting, but none were seen to catch a lemming. 6 June Seen communal between Footprint + Skroavik during the afternoon. (10-15 birds) - all hunting. -all in light phase. 7 June Mostly individuals seen today - (HOT) at the beach ridge, along Elson Lagoon + near near VOT's Area. All were in light phase. No catches seen, but Muller apparently observed me yesterday. 9 June - Several pairs noted in Footprint Lake; These would have been seen until the