R.D. Hamilton 1965 Gavia arctica Jun 27 Barrow Alaska - A bird of this species was observed flying over twice. This can be told by the small bill and the light marks on their back when they fly. Sometimes enough of the bill can be seen to identify them by that alone. These birds were seen earlier but for some reason not reported. Frequently when they fly they make a "krak-krak-krak" sound. The bill is opened when this sound is made. Jun 28 Two birds of this species were observed flying over. July 6 One bird of this species was observed flying over. July 7 Four birds of this species were observed flying over. July 10 Three birds of this species were observed flying over. July 11. Four birds of this species were observed flying over. Two birds were observed on a small pond. A gait was seen which consisted of a small patch of floating vegetation. The pond was too deep to get to the roots. Good looks at both members of the pair were observed. One bird was noticeably smaller than the other. At the bird flying over the gray head was sometimes observed in favorable light. July 12 Two birds of this species were observed flying overhead. They were flying E around Elston Lagoon. The bill mark for identification when flying seems to be the white marks on the back. The bill shape is difficult to distinguish in flight. July 19 One bird of this species was observed resting in a small lake in Central Marsh. July 15 One bird of this species was observed flying over