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R.B. Hamilton
1965
Larus hyperboreus
June 12
Barrow Alaska - Individual Glaucous Gulls were observed
flying over the Chukchi Sea. About 20 birds were
observed resting on the Tundra in the Voth area. Occasionally,
these birds were observed chasing jaegers. On the way
back to ARL two large groups [illegible] were observed standing
on the ice at the Chukchi Sea. One of the birds in
one of these groups was noticeably smaller than the others.
When it flew it was noticed that its beak was greyer
and the tip of its tail was brownish.
June 13
The birds were seen primarily as individuals. One
individual was quite persistent in its pursuit of a
cpair of Pomarine Jaegers.
June 14
Three birds were seen flying over Central Marsh.
Five birds were seen sitting in the flanks of Jaegers
seen on Central Marsh.
June 15
About 25 birds were seen resting and flying
in the Voth Area.
June 16
Two birds were seen on Central Marsh.
Jun. 17
Birds were seen resting on Family Lagoon in groups.
They were also observed flying over the Britton area.
Jun. 18
At least 3 of these birds were observed on Beach Ridge.
One was seen to diply at a Pectoral Sandpiper and to
those Two of these birds were observed flying over
Central Marsh.
June 20
About 20 birds were observed resting on S Salt Lagoon.
June 22
Birds were observed resting on Central Marsh and Wohlleb's Slough
Jun. 23
About 20 birds were observed resting on S Salt Lagoon.
Some were observed fighting over a Lemming.