Alaska field notes, v4426
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R.B. Hamilton 1965 Larus hyperboreus Jun. 24 About 18 birds were observed either resting on the lagooons or flying over. A dead gull was found in th. Jun. 25 About 80 birds were observed. About 70 of these were observed resting on Central Marsh. Jun. 26 About 8 birds were observed resting on Family Lagoon Jun. 27 - Aug 3 - Glaucous Gulls are frequently seen flying around. Occasionally a large flock is seen resting on the ground generally in the Voth Area. They are regularly found on the ocean. Aug. 3 - 15 Cape Thompson - 300 Gulls are found nesting on the cliffs to the W of camp. They nest on top of the cliffs, and it is made of grass. They are always quite common flying along the Bering Sea. Aug. 15-27 Birds usually seen flying over. A flock was seen resting in the Voth Area several times.