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504
Gilmore
PIGEON GUILLEMOT Cephus columba
1931
May 15 - Seymour Narrows
One flock of a dozen & several
pairs of this bird were doubtfully
identified today. The duck like
posture in the water & flight
with flashing white secondaries &
were conspicuous characteristics.
May 18 Seelog. Saw only about a
dozen today. Mostly in Clarence Street.
May 19 - Dey Street. dozen or so.
May 21 Marnot Bay - Few pairs present.
May 31 Unalaska, Unalaska Is., Alaska
Common in bays & along shores
of Unalaska Bay. Generally seen in
pairs. When frightened away they
often circle back near shore again
& again before alighting some
where else.
Sept. 1. St. Matthew Is., Bering Sea.
In the tiny bay on the east side
next to Glory of Russia Cape I saw
about a dozen young birds but
no adults. The young had a very
white fluffy appearance as they