Distribution of little auk (Alle alle) breeding colonies in Thule District, northwest Greenland |
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Authors: | David Boertmann Anders Mosbech |
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Institution: | (1) National Environmental Research Institute, Dept of Arctic Environment, Tagensvej 135, 4th floor, DK-2200 Copenhagen N, Denmark Fax + 45 35 82 14 20; e-mail: dmb@dmu.dk, DK |
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Abstract: | Large areas with hydrocarbon prospects offshore northwest Greenland necessitate seabird studies in this region. The little
auk population breeding in Thule District is the largest seabird population in northwest Greenland, as well as the largest
known population of this species. In 1994 and 1995 we mapped the distribution of little auk colonies in Thule District during
aerial surveys. Most colonies are situated in sloping screes facing the sea, some as far as 11 km from the coast in valleys
or facing glaciers. The total horizontal extent of the colonies is about 400 km. Our surveys generally confirm previous and
local knowledge, although the information obtained is more detailed.
Received: 11 November 1996 / Accepted: 21 September 1997 |
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