Alaska species accounts, part 2, v4404
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Code 1956 Chavadvies hiatiaela 13 June Uniest, Alaska About 2030, as we were going out to the weasel in the 4 leg, a pair flew ahead of us along the road for several hundred feet. This was just beyond the crossing of Sea Bee Creek. 14 June One seen by a gravel pit with water just west of camp. Also one was flying about and calling over TH in the late evening. 16 June One seen on a gravel area by ARL but acted as though it may have a nest near by. 24 June Two seen by water side along the gravelly edge of air strip - west end? 26 June One seen on gravel area just W of ARL but 27 June One gave destruction display in front of ARL hut when "jaeg" was put out to run. 12 July Three downy young found by a gravel pit beside the road to wet hill. 19 July At least 3 distinct broods of downies seen along the road between Sea Bee Creek and Uniest Lake. 28 July A brood of almost flying young seen in the same area as above. 1 August Most young of the year are now flying. Note: one of commonest shorebirds at Uniest and definitely associated with gravel construction of man-roads, pits, etc.