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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.