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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 1
Cassin Auklet 2
Alcid sp. 5
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 | 0 | 0
0 - absent 0 | + | +
0 | + | +
Seven Mourning Doves were recorded in sectors indicated above.
Collected.
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.