Field notes, v1381
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J M Plimston 1948 Herring Gulls #7 23 Aug Holkham Bay - Alaska. Besides a group over on Benj I beach, a group of about 20 was sitting on Eagle I beach. As they sit facing the wind occasionally one individual will rush quickly toward another. The aggressor's head will be lowered & protruding out forward stiffly; the one attacked will always move out of the way by running or flying a few feet away. Frequently one will break the stillness of their firm quiet stance on the beach by squawking loudly. This, I think is one way they have of telling stray- gulls (or lone gulls) where a group is located. 29 Aug Holkham Bay Alaska Hokelaase's Fox Farm. A fresh breeze blew in