Alaska field notes, v4426
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R.B. Hamilton 1965 Uri2 Iomuiz July 26 Barrow Alaska - In the morning I saw one Murn flying E. In the afternoon I saw five Murre; I could not see them well enough to ascertain the species but this is the logical one. July 27 I saw about 100 Murre. I saw about two will enough to tell that they were of this species. The Murre that I used for identification was its pattern of white on the back. July 28 Today I saw about 300 of this species in a flock. This species always is found in flocks but fly in lines, most at three or four flying E. July 31 I saw about of this species in the afternoon on a cliff was led by a Horned Puffin and was led by an Eider in final plumage. Aug. 4 Cape Thompson - About 1000 of this species were identified at the nutria cliffs. They were mostly seen resting on ledges at the cliffs. Aug. 5 About 150 of this species were observed Aug. 6 About 175 of this species were observed Aug. 7 About 120 of this species were observed Aug. 8 About 90 of this species were observed, Aug. 11. About 75 of this species were observed. Aug. 12. About 40 of this species were observed. Aug. 17. About 60 of this species were observed Aug. 17 Barrow Alaska - Ten of this species were observed.