Alaska field notes, v4426
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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.