Observers in Port Heiden, Alaska report significantly reduced sea gull populations and fewer gull eggs for subsistence, coinciding with decreased seal numbers and increased fox populations.
This bird was a noticed on the beach landing area of the community but not touched.
Along with significant seabird die-offs near Port Heiden, there have been reports of small whales and porpoises, walrus and sea otters washed up on shore.
It is unusual to find a dead shark. And it occurred at a time when there were many other standings of marine mammals and birds.
The timing coincides with other sea bird deaths reported in St. Paul Island, Pilot Point, and Ugashik.
Historically, pollock are not a commonly observed species in Bristol Bay, but sightings are becoming more common.
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