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497
Calif Murre ③
Gilman
1931
of introduction? Was the Submersion
After alighting a natural for proceeding
Yokha or only when joining with a
flock, or merely a whim of the moment?
Generally the mures took a
party by flight or diving (half & half)
at distances of 100-200 yds but
occasionally allowed an approach of
30-50 yds.
May 19 - these birds were common
in Icy Strait + Cross Sound. Not
in Gulf of Alaska, not seen.
May 31 Unalaska, Unalaska Is., Alaska
Was more here.
June 3. Amivat Is., Alaska
Found in immense flocks off the
west end of the island.
June 8 St. Michael, Alaska
Quite common in bay.