Recent Records of the California Grey Whale (<i>Eschrichtius glaucus</i>) Along the North Coast of Alaska

Abstract

Considers the summer range (mapped) of this species based on shore observations 1953-1959, and information from Eskimos. The whales enter the Arctic Ocean in mid-June and move along the lead between pack and shore ice, reaching Wainwright and Barrow in late June or early July; a few get as far east as Barter Island, and some may follow the ice pack as it moves offshore. In early Aug. they start moving southwest, though some were still seen in mid-Sept. Local kills (few), feeding habits, etc. are also noted.