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Gilmore
1931
WHITE WINGED SCOTAR O Melanitta deglandi
Carter
May 16 - Carter Bay, Fm layon Channel. B.C.
Several flocks of 8-12 in number
took flying as we anchored in
drizzle of rain.
Oct. 3 English Bay, E. Alaska Is., E.
Aleutians. There were 25-50 of these
coots in the bay that they were
quite wary. Conspicuous due to the
large size, black body & white
wing patch on the secondaries.
Oct. 8 Akutan Bay, Akutans Is., E. Aleutians
Several flocks of a dozen or so were
seen in the bay today. Quite wary.
Oct. 21 Akutan Bay. Spec. 2291-92
were donated by a native who killed
them from a cloy powered by an
outboard motor. He says they are
fine eating & hard to kill. He refused
$50 for the pair in the flesh but
gave the skins gratis for the same
price.
Oct. 24 Akin Straits, E. Aleutian Is.
While hunting in the straits today