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Gilmore RHINOCERAS AUKLET
1931
Oct. 4. Urnala Pass, N. Alcutun Is.
Spic. m. 2228 was shot from the
bow of the "Kanaga Native" while we
were cruising thru the pass in a light
fog. Only a few of these birds
were to be seen on the still waters,
and then they might easily be confused
with immature Horned Puffins
Oct. 24. Akun Straits, E. Alcutun Is.
Today I saw about four-five of these
large auklets. Invariably, each bird
was alone and tried to escape by
diving. I never saw one take wing.
Generally they frequented the open
passes between the rocks & islands,
and occasionally were to be found
close to shore in some sheltered
light. They fed heavily upon
pilot-fish, as their oesophagus held
at least many as 50-75 fish.
Oct. 31. Alcutun Pass E. Alcutun Is. Today
while headed east on the outer I
saw several birds. Again each was
alone and escaped by diving. Attempts
to take wing were unsuccessful.