[mou] Slaty-backed Gull found dead

[patrick.beauzay@ndsu.edu]

Hello all,

I'm hoping someone collects the bird for the Bell Museum.  If anyone hears
that the bird has been or will be collected, could you please let me know
who has collected it or will be collecting it?  The reason is that I would
very much like the lice from the bird for possible DNA studies.  The lice,
if still present (and it's likely that they have left the body), should be
placed in 95% ethanol or 70% isopropyl (rubbing alcohol) if the ethanol
isn't available.

The lice can be sent to me at the address below via UPS ground shipping
since alcohol is a flammable liquid.  I will reimburse for shipping.

Thanks in advance for any efforts made!

Pat Beauzay

Patrick Beauzay
Department of Entomology
217 Hultz Hall, Bolley Drive
North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND 58105
701-231-9491
Patrick.Beauzay@ndsu.nodak.edu

http://www.ndsu.nodak.edu/entomology/
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http://www.ndsu.nodak.edu/ndsu/beauzay/Mounting_Chalcidoidea/Chalcmount.htm

> I just received a brief message that the Slaty-backed Gull was found dead
> on the beach
> in Grand Marais this morning.  I don't yet have any details, other than
> that there was no
> apparent cause of death and that the bird was very approachable last
> night.
>
> Jim Lind
>
>
>