Alaska field notes, v1299
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491 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