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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