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R.B. Hamilton
1965
Stercorarius longicaudus
Barrow Alaska
July 3 about 2 inches long and had to be identified
by color.
July 4 Three were seen in the Britton Area.
July 5 Two were seen in the Britton Area
July 6 Five were seen in Minaret Marsh. Two were seen
in Britton Area but it is beyond their flight range.
Family Logan.
July 9 One was observed in the Britton Area.
July 10 One was seen on N side of Vohlschly Slough.
July 15 Two were seen near the C46-5 block of Beach Ridge.
July 19 One was flying over Beach Ridge.
July 20 Two were seen flying over Beach Ridge.
July 21 At least fifty were present in Control Marsh.
They were mostly scattered or were in very loose
flocks 20-30 yards apart. They were mostly resting
on ground and were not very conspicuous.
July 22 One was seen in the Britton Area
July 29 One was seen and heard flying along S side of
Vohlschly Slough.
July 30 One was heard on N side of Vohlschly Slough
Aug 3 Cape Thompson - Two pairs were observed in territorial
dispute on N side of valley.
Aug 4-14 About three pairs lived in vicinity of valley.
They were frequently seen in territorial (?) dispute. Terretion
were large. They would mob Golden Eagles whenever
they were seen.