Alaska field notes, v1299
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Gilmore NORTHERN RAVEN 4 1931 sence is due perhaps to the almost daily visits of bombing parties of sailors from the cutter who consider the ravens fair game. Under such conditions it wouldn't take long for the ravens to "get out & stay out." Sept. 18 Ravens still quite plentiful - noticed from sea level to the tops of the highest peaks. Their loud "cawing" may be heard for miles. They also have a harsh "coughing" note which I have, them utter only when perched near a congrega. Companion! Immatures seems far outnumber the adults. Ravens were seen occasionally in English Bay on Oct 3, and in Ayangik Bay on Oct. 4. Oct 12 Akutan, Akutan Is., N. Aleutian Is. Ravens are Common about this bay, especially around the rocky cliffs and the whaling Station where Mr. Kugler, the mgr., states that he has killed up as high as 200 in one season.