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Hamilton
1965
Somateria spectabilis
June 13 Barrow Alaska - A flock of 15 birds were observed flying
over Family Lagoon. They were flying S.
Jun 27 On 2nd, we observed resting where Family Lagoon enters
the ocean.
July 2 A flock of 18 [illegible] were observed flying W over [illegible]
[illegible].
July 4 A flock of 24 [illegible] were observed flying E.
July 7-Aug 27 Flights have begun migrating Eastward whenever the weather
was suitable. At first the flocks are almost exclusively
M and at one species. After the first of August
they consist of birds in final plumage. They otherwise
[illegible] approximately 5-1. On July 25 & July 28
Flocks were observed resting on small pools or [illegible]
They must be approached closely to be identified.