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Gilmore
1931
MALLARD (2)
of the small streams are often
noticeable by the piles of droppings,
much like those of chickens.
Oct. 25. Akutan, Akutun Is., E. Aleutians.
Scarce in the marshes at the head
of the bay tho probably the whaling
station nearby has much to do with
it. Probably more common (at least so
reported) at Hot Springs Bay.