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Jaegers were also centered in the northern section of the Grid,
where 83 percent of the birds were recorded. Specific identification of
these birds remains a problem as they seldom come close to the ship.
Alcids
Xantus Murrelet
Cassin Auklet
Alcid sp.
These five birds were recorded in the north and central
sectors
of the Grid, i.e., sectors 3 and 6.
Sterna sp.
Six unidentified birds were recorded in sectors 3 and 6.
Gull sp.
Four birds were recorded - not to species - in sectors 2 and 3.
Accidentals
Ducks sp.
Twenty-five birds recorded in two flocks in sectors 2 and 5.
Mourning Dove
+ - present
0 - absent
Seven Mourning Doves were recorded in sectors indicated above.
Colircted.
Band-tailed Pigeon
Records - 2 in sectors 5 and 9.
Brown-headed Cowbird
One bird seen each in sectors 4 and 8.
Bullock's Oriole
One bird landed on the main mast on 30 August while in sector 4. It
was shot but fell in the water and was lost.