Gambell Oiled Birds; Gambell, Alaska

Gambell, Alaska | 2013-Dec-12

Initial Notification: On December 10, 2013, the Alaska SSC was notified of two oiled gulls (Glaucous Gulls) found by a hunter 12 miles east of Gambell, AK. One carcass was recovered and has been shipped to the USGS National Wildlife Health Center for necropsy and further analysis. Preliminary examination of the carcass indicates the presence of oil on the belly portion of the bird. Sector Anchorage has been working Air Station and MSD Kodiak to conduct over flight to look for spill source. At request of USCG, SSC provided current ice image for the St Lawrence Island vicinity.