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[illegible] Aleutian Song Sparrow (1)
1931
May 24 Dolgoi Harbor, Dolgoi Island, Alaska
Several seen but only along rocks
on shore. Seemed to feed on sea
bank, cliff & among wave washed
rocks & beach stranded kelp.
Generally alone.
May 31 Unalaska, Unalaska Is, Alaska
Mason took, only one seen - same
habitat as on Dolgoi.
Sept. 18 (Unalaska) - The habitat of
this bird, jointly shy bird seems to
be along the rocky, gravelly beaches.
The only other place I have ever seen
one was in the front garden of a house
in the center of town.
Along the whole length of the beach
between here and Summers Bay & the
east, they may be found in appreciable
numbers, generally singly, but sometimes
in pairs.
As they feed among the wet boulders
& beach debris, they cock their tails
over their backs in a very jointly manner
much like a wren. They are quite shy
and elusive and when disturbed are
very quick to hide under any cover.
I have not heard them utter a single