EAC 21, LT 2085, August 1967
Page 30
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5 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.