Bird Notes: Aviary birds of the San Francisco Bay Region, v4289
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Larus glaucescens was abundant at both ends of the ferries and on the bay. Near each marship there was a large flock of gulls flying on the way over. A number were also seen on the water. Out the trip home about 12:30 most of the gulls ap- peared to be about the ferries and resting on the roofs of sheds. Feb. 26, 1908. Alameda to and from San Francisco, cal. Conditions:- Thick fog both this morning and yesterday morning; fine and clear latter midday. Ducks, mostly Aristonetta valisneria and Scarp Ducks, are very tame now. A good size flock being was seen both morning close to the head of the mole. Larus glaucescens and Larus californicus are still very common. This evening I noted two of the latter and one of the former (all young) on the lower deck of the steamer. Feb. 28, 1908. Alameda to and from San Francisco, cal. Conditions:- Strong southerly wind; rain; high tide in morning; moderate temperature. Along the south shore of town and along the mole there were a good many ducks on the water despite the rather rough sea. Just as we turned into the mole I saw a large flock of ducks rise from the water and fly a short distance to