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395.
Gilmae HARLEQUIN DUCK (2)
1931
beach between town & Summer's
Bay. They hang out in sheltered places
among large surf beaten boulders.
Their first inclination, when bent on
wedge, seems to be diving. Shot two
but an outgoing tide carried them
offshore.
Sept. 22 Unalaska. I saw several dozen
of these birds today during my walk to
camp from Summer's Bay. However, they
kept off shore because the surf was
quite rough & there was no shelter in
among the rocks.
Sept. 15 Unalaska. I saw several
dozens of these ducks in small flocks
while cruising about the N.W. part
of the bay. The great majority seemed
to be immatures. Noticed only
3 adult birds & and they huddled
Together. They were invariably found
Close to Shore, the rocky shore.
Sept. 30 Unalaska. This late afternoon
I surprised a flock of 15 or so on
the rocks of the South & killed
three. The Only obtained me for
two drifted out. I just noticed three
sitting on a rock at the edge of