Alaska field notes, v1299
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Gilmore BLACK BRANT O 1931 Angara, Pt. Hope, Alaska, Arctic Ocean Aug 22: Walked down to Jabber- Town + along the lagoons towards the Maryatt Inlet today + for the first time saw lots of Brant. The Natives said the main flight was from 6-8 in the morning. They flew about the lagoons and over the sand spit at this point. Have not seen any out about the village. When turning away from danger, they utter a coarse nasal note. Oct.28 In a recent letter from D.W. Liest, he reports their presence on St. Lawrence Is in Aug. + early Sept.