Alaska species accounts, part 2, v4404
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Pluvialis dominica 11 June Unniat One seen about 2000 on a shrub- heath, wet strea in the crew of T-6 5 of very way. 12 June About 6 individuals and 3-4 pairs were seen on the higher bushes and especially on the side of the hill in the vicinity of T-3. They are tame and appears to be holding territory. No displays seen. Took some movies of one pair. 13 June Common on the hill ride leading up to Unniat Mt. Birds were in pairs and appeared to hold territories. About 6-8 pairs seen in course of 3-4 hours in this area. 22-26 June Seen each day in the upland country in the vicinity of T1 & T3 back of Red Hill. 7 August An adult in full plumage was shot on the second series terrace between T6 and T7.