Alaska species accounts, part 1, v4405
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CHILDs 1951 Golden Plover Plurialis dominica 2 July 19 Point Barrow, Alaska I spotted one at my feet where it had "frozen" in a slight depression. Saw the third was found in a similar spot close by. Later a flock of 7 were seen near the trap line. July 23 Eggs of the nest or 88 were gone when gil checked today. Adults still in the area and acted excited as if young were in the area. July 28 I collected a downy young 5 of 88 Aug. 6 East Ounalik, 110 mi SSE Barrow, Alaska Two were seen in an old lake bed being harassed by a long tail gaua. Others have been heard previously calling in the distance Aug.20 Point Barrow, Alaska There are many birds of the year out on the ridges these days.