Alaska field notes, v4467
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Sullivan, J 1961 Larus hyperboreus - glaucous gull Burrard, Alaska June 10 June 10, 1961 South of ARL - single bird flew over very white - "chalky." Mullan had captured one previously - now at ARL. - had been in a fox trap - one leg injured. June 13 4 flew by while checking snap traps - flying east. 11:15 AM. Chamberlain took a blood sample from the captive bird. Clipped nail off one toe. I held bird. c. squeezed the toe to obtain blood. Bird was then liberated outside lab. It flew weakly and crashed in nearby puddle. Then the bird drank thirstily. Walked off in eastward direction - appeared weak. I threw a block of wood at the bird but it did not fly - continued to walk away. June 15 at 0810 4 hyperboreus flew past me on beach ridge in the direction of the ocean.