Alaska field notes, v4426
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D.Hamilton 1965 Gavia arctica July 16 One bird was observed flying W towards Elatay Lagoon. July 21 One bird was observed in a small pond in Control Marsh. This bird was first seen sitting on what I took to be a nest. I lost side of this "nest" when I got closer and could not find it again. The current guess is the pond was quite high and could easily conceal a nest. The water and mud were too deep to wade through without getting wet. An Arctic Loon was later observed in the clear water at the center of the pond. July 24 Two birds of this species were observed flying over the Arctic ocean. July 25 Two birds of this species were observed flying around in the vicinity of a Sabini's Gull Colony. It was felt that they perhaps were nesting there. July 26 Two were seen flying over the Voths Area. July 28 Two were seen flying over the Voths Area July 29 Two were seen on 2 lakes on high ground to the S at Volschly Slough. It looked like they had a nest on a small island in the lake. July 30 Two birds of this species were seen flying over Control Marsh. July 31 Two were seen in the ocean. Aug 20 One bird was observed resting in Family Lagoon. Aug 27 One bird was seen flying in to come to feed.