Alaska, Kelez, September-October 1965
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Stercorarius pomarinus. Pomarine Jaeger. We observed jaegers as far south as 44°N 173° 05'E. The majority were Pomarine Jaegers. Their distribution seems to coincide with that of the Black-legged Kittiwake. Stercorarius parasiticus. Parasitic Jaeger. See above commentary. Catharacta skua. Skua. One was collected at 45° 20'N 173°E. Another was seen at 48°N 173° 03'E. Although we did not make positive identifi- cation, we feel sure that others were observed prior to the collected specimen. Larus glaucescens. Glaucous-winged Gull. Primarily a bird of the costal areas. Observed as far south as 49° 46'N 177° 30'E. Larus argentatus. Herring Gull. We had three records of this species with the most southerly being 44° 25'N 173° 02'E. No other member of the Laridae was seen as far south as this on our cruise. Rissa tridactyla. Black-legged Kittiwake. Observed as far south as 44° 38'N 173° 05'E. Abundant north of this latitude. The jaegers seem to be associated closely with the kittiwakes and constantly harass them for food. Uria lomvia. Thick-billed Murre. Only one specimen was taken in the gill-net this year as compared to 17 last year, and very few were seen at sea. Cyclorrhynchus psittacula. Parakeet Auklet. Observed in the immediate costal waters of the Aleutians but not in pelagic waters. Aethia cristatella. Crested Auklet. We have one record between Kiska and Buldir Islands.