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T. Code
1958
Evolia melanotus
19-20 June Barrow, Alaska - couple of groups
of 4-8 seen in Central Marsh
and others scattered widely but not
commonly over the tundra. About
3 to 4 individuals have been seen
or heard in courtship flight. Not
as common as last year.
22 June - Common near in Central Marsh
and males seen and heard courting
in all sections of tundra adjacent to
Barrow.
25-26 June Coal Mine - Meade River - seen commonly
all over the tundra. Perhaps 10
individuals have been encountered in
distraction display within greater mile
of the village. In the area S. of camp
I heard two different males giving
the boo-boo courtship call. One of
these gave a beautiful performance. As I
was standing in a marsh at the edge of a
lake, a pair got up and flew around me
ca 3 feet off the ground. The female
stayed in the lead, and the male flew
just behind and a little above her, following
her every turn. Every few seconds
he would inflate his throat and give
the boo-boo-boo or oot-oot-oot call.
June "Oot-oot-oot" still being heard. One & 2nd year
male T4