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Stercorarius parasiticus
June 19, 1962, just behind ARL (South), Pt. Barrow; A pair seen
preying together over nearby area. One was in the dark phase,
(gray-black), and the other was the black with the white
eye markings, or light phase. Neither one picked up a
barring in the time I watched
June 20, 1962, Trap Line T., Pt. Barrow; one seen sitting near line,
flying after we arrived and not return.
July 1, 1962, Yoth Area on east side of Yoth Creek, Pt. Barrow; an
individual seen cruising over flat area at about 1830.
July 2, 1962, Central Marsh, Pt. Barrow; Four seen all
toll through a range of a half-mile.
July 4, 1962, Central Marsh, Pt. Barrow; Several seen in a group of
about 10 mixed with long-tailed jaegers
July 7, Oksipe Slough & area immediately surrounding, Pt. Barrow;
Several seen on ground and in air with longtail jaegers
July 14, 1962, South end of Petaw Lake, Alaska; A pair were
seen commonly together but as many as four were seen in
a group. Dark & light phases were evident. Were usually
over the water, but occasionally crossed the ground
next to the lake, hunting.
August 19, 1962, Snow River; A pair seen just behind &
once directly in front of our tent.