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R.D. Hamilton
1965
Stercorarius parasiticus
Barrow Alaska
Jun. 29 A pair of this birds were observed in the Barrel
Area just S at ERB. They were seen in territorial
flights directed against Pomarine Jaegers. It appeared that
they had succeeded in crowing out a territory for themselves.
One of the birds was a dark phase bird and the other
a light phase bird. The tail appeared quite pointed as the
birds flew.
June 26 A pair of Parasitic Jaegers were observed flying
over the N part of the Britton Area. This is
presumed to have been the same pair seen
earlier in the Barrel Area. The wing beats appeared
to be very shallow. Later a pair presumably the
same one was observed over the Barrel Area.
Jun. 27 Two Parasitic Jaegers were observed in the Barrel
Area in the morning. In the afternoon one Parasitic Jaeger
was observed in the area around North Slough.
Jun. 29 A pair of this species was observed in the
Britton Area.
July 1 A pair of this species was observed in the
Barrel Area.
July 3 A pair of Parasitic Jaegers were observed in the
Barrel Area.
July 4 One Parasitic Jaeger was observed in the Britton
Area.
July 5 One bird was observed in the Britton Area.
July 6 A pair of this species was observed in the
Barrel Area.