Field notes, v635
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Doug BELL 1985 Catalogue PROTECTION ISLAND, Jefferson Co., WA. 172690 JUNE 14, 1985 034 ♂ Larus glaucescens. Adult plumage. Trapped Wt. 1,175 gms off 2-egg clutch @ nest. Eye ring pale pink. Iris-mottled dark brown on pearl background. Bill yellow. Feet pale fleshy pink. Liver L: 20.5gms 7.5cm x 3.5 cm R: 16gms 5.8cm x 3.9 cm Testis: L: 1.7 x 1.1 x .95 cm R: 1.4 x 1.05 x .90 cm Brood patches (3). Tongue (formalin), tissues & blood taken. [plasma only] MVZ 13616 eggs 035 A-B Larus glaucescens Two-egg clutch from 034. Egg 035A - 79gms B - 80 gms. 172691 036 ♀ Larus glaucescens. Ad. plumage. Trapped off 1-egg clutch. Eye ring pink. Iris mottled dk. brown Wt. 842 gms. on pearl background. Bill - dull greenish yellow. Feet pale fleshy pink. Regurgita Regurgitated many small fish (4 cm). long. Liver: L: 6.85 x 3.05 cm R: 5.00 x 3.50 cm 17 gms 14.8 gms Brood patches (3) L. Ovary: 6ova ~5mm ♀ 1 post-ovulatory ova 19ova 2-5mm ♂ 30wa ≤ 1 mm ♂ Tissues, tongue & blood taken. MVZ egg 13617 037 Larus glaucescens. 1st egg clutch of 036. w.t. 87 gms