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two individuals. There is a possibility that some Bulveria hulverli were 
also being observed. These birds, if correctly identified, represent the 
most northerly distribution record of this species. 
Fhalacrocorax sp. Cormorant. Confined almost entirely to coastal waters. 
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Our most southerly record is at 50 N about 80 miles from land, 
Fhilacte canagica . Emperor Goose. On 5 October^ four vere seen flying 
south at 51° 51''H 172° 58'E. 
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Somateria molissima. Common Eider. Common around the coastal vaters of 
Adak. 
Histrionicus histrionicus . Harlequin Ruck. Common in the coastal areas 
and one seen 50 miles south of Amchitka Island. 
Pluvialis dominica. Golden Plover. We first saw this plover 30 miles 
northwest of Kiska Island heading south on 1 October. On 2 October a 
flock of five circled the ship at 52 ° 25% 173°E before heading 210°. 
On 10 October a single bird circled the ship several times at 4o 46'N 
173° 30'E before heading 240°. Sixteen minutes later a Golden Plover 
again circled the ship and again headed 240°. These observations probably 
/ represent the same bird. On 11 October at 4^° 26'H 172° 50'E another 
plover circled the ship but we were unable to tell in which direction 
he headed. 
Arenaria interpres . Ruddy Turnstone. Our only sight record was at 50° 
42'H 1720 50'E. The bird was on a heading of l60° which was nearly a 
straight line from our position to Kune Island. 
Fhalaropus fulicarius . Red Phalarope. Several flocks of 10 to 20 
observed in the vicinity of 4l°N but not seen elsewhere. 
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