Alaska field notes, v1299
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Gilmore 1931 PELAGIC CORMORANT (4) Unalaska, Unalaska Is., Aleutians. Sept. 18 Today I saw several cormorants in the Bay just across from Dutch Harbor. They all (40'S) appeared to be immatures and are the first I have seen since coming here on the 3rd. Sept. 22 Unalaska - seems to be getting more common - at least I am noticing more. Sept. 25 - Unalaska I saw a dozen or so of these birds while cruising around in the N.W. part of the bay in Olson's 24' fishing boat. There seemed to be two kinds when I had them in the hand, but could not separate them in life. They are curious birds, often flying about over the boat in broad circles to investigate the intrusion. Oct. 1, Unalaska I saw a half dozen or so sitting on the rocks in the ruts between here & Summer's Bay. They are very wary and do not generally look twice before flapping away. Oct. 2. Between Unalaska & English Bay - all dozen or so were seen on the trip.