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Filming ARCTIC TERN (1)
1931
June 3 Cape Etolin, Nenwak S., Alaska
Many of these birds seen along
shore & over fresh water lakes
nearby. They flew singly, pairs or
in groups up to fours. Often a
single perched on some promontory
on sea shore. At times quite
inquisitive, flying near to inspect the
intruder. When one is shot others
gather near to hover over the wounded
bird. They have a harsh grating
cry & at other times a slow trip
trip - trip!
June 8 St. Michael, Alaska
Very common - especially on marshes.
Quite fearless & very inquisitive
especially when one is shot, others
quickly gather near and may be
shot with aux.
June 31 - July 12, Severnaya, St. Lawrence
Is., Bering Sea. - Common - may
be seen at odd places along the
coast. I found one breeding colony
of some 50 birds. It was on a
small sand bar in Sviktook