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 [email protected] http://www.ndsu.nodak.edu/entomology/ http://www.ndsu.nodak.edu/ndsu/beauzay/tigerbeetles/index.htm 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 > > >
