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Gibson
1931
Pacific Kittiwake O Lissa tridactyla
pollicatis!
May 19 Day Strait - Today the
Kittiwakes sat in this appearance for
the first time. Flock of 78 seen
6:30 A.M. - flew out the day
many more seen. Solid black wing
tips most distinguishing mark.
May 21 Marmot Bay - Several dozen
in sight off x on. Stayed away from
The boat - very graceful flight
in the strong wind.
May 31 Unalaska Bay, Unalaska Is., Alaska
None seen, either around beach or in
open channel.
June 3 - off Nome (Is.), Alaska -
several flocks seen.
June 8 St. Michael Alaska
Commonest bird - seen in harbor
only.
June 11 Unalakleet, Norton Is., Alaska
Commonest bird.
June 17, Nome, Alaska
Very common - Flock around
ship for garbage.
June 21- July 12, Savoonga, St. Lawrence
Is., Bering Sea, Alaska. Very common