EAC 22, Hall, August-September 1967
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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.