Alaska field journal and species accounts, v4466
Page 327
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1963 Larus Hyperboreus 12 june Barrow, Alaska A pair & juveniles hovered over the tundra on the west bank of Family lagoon. One adult perched in middle of Family lagoon. 13 june Barrow, Alaska One juvenile on east side of Family Lagoon; it hovered over part of tundra only momentarily. 21 july Barrow, Alaska 3 juveniles flying over Barrel area 27 june Barrow, Alaska A juvenile flying S.W. over Barrel area about 2200 20 july Barrow, Alaska A flock of 6 were meandering around the area west of Rio III A, B. Did not appear to be hunting. 22 july Barrow, Alaska A flock group of about 20+ on shore next to Fish Water Lake by the road. Apparently feeding on crustaceans thrown up by wave action due to east wind. Other birds such as Longtail Jaeger, Golden Plover, and Old Squaw 30 july Barrow-Potmegea River - Cape Selina Several flying up and down river from ocean in searching dalmon stranded. 21 Aug. Barrow, Alaska An adult circled around a gregentypa lessening, once approaching within a few feet of the jaeger. Made short cries occasionally.