Alaska field notes, v4426
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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.