Alaska field notes, v1299
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333 Silmas Red Throated Loon (1) 1931 James S. St. Michael, Alaska quite common in marshes back of St. Michael - Pintches from 2-6. July 12, Sevoonga, St. Lawrence Is., Bering Sea, Alaska. Several pairs seen near Camp Collin on June 28; small head + red throat patch seen. Several seen at odd times flying over tundra near Sevoonga. Evidently they were going to or from nest back in marshy ground at base of hills. Point Hope Arctic Ocean, Alaska Aug 2. While staying at summer camp, 10 miles east, I saw half dozen or so of these birds. They were generally flying over the lagoons, uttering a hoarse duck-like grack. Generally they were in pairs. Aug 6. Watched four in small lagoon, 1 mile N.E. of Mission & Rear beach. They were loafing in shallow water some 5-10 ft. from the shore. I managed to belly staff to within 20 ft. & photographed them. They appeared a little nervous when I was so close.