Field notes, v1466
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T. Lyons 1939 Curler - Bristled Thighed July 18 - A.M. Peal, one seen with 4 sand pipers half way between Corral gables and Wake Channel, got up with them & flew out of sight in direction of channel, I had approxd to within 20 yds. F Brown all over with no definite markings except that tail was had a rusty turn abt same color as western Red tailed hawk, tail spread fanlike when bird flushed. Quite large, comparative size with sand pipers. August 30 - 3:30 P.M. Peale, one on profile, along ridge along reef edge straight east from garbage dump. Acted as if there was a net near. flew around in a half circle when I climbed up the incline! standing farther down the ridge, gave repeated crys. Sept. 12 - Wake P.M. four birds seen 3 just northwest of Southern tip 1 1/4 mile east of Southern tip, quite wary only field character noted was a slightly light colored rump. Birds uttered a sort of far-away cry when flushed something like golden plover. Oct 2 - Peal 4 P.M. lone bird callby flew by - clearly - went to east,