Field notes: Alaska, v4401
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M. Brock 1958 long-tailed jaeger June 26 Atkasuk, Mead River Coal Mine, Alaska Long-tailed jaeger seen for first time flying slowly by - was not hunting, yet only delins in area. June 27 Two long-tailed jaegers seen flying about in area about four miles SE of Atkasuk. July 6 Barrow, Alaska Two long-tailed jaegers seen in Central Marsh. One had the very typical very long tail while its companion seemed to be immature and lacked a fully developed long tail. July 12 Jim Myers reports seeing three pair longtails at the point. July 17 Pitt Point, Alaska One pair of longtails observed flying by about three miles south west of station. Aug 18 Wainwright, Alaska The first jaeger seen at Wainwright on this trip was a longtail seen over Traveler II in the evening. The jaeger was reported by Brad Solomon. Aug 20 Left Wainwright today. The only predator bird I saw during my one weeks stay, was one snowy owl at a distance.