Alaska species accounts, part 1, v4220
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Holmes, R. 1959 Clangula hyemalis 2. 12 June Barrow, Alaska ponds. They appeared to just be sitting on the water with no other noted activities. 15 June Barrow, Alaska Several pairs seen on the ponds near the drum area. 23 June Barrow, Alaska Several individuals and small groups seen over the tundra and along high tephros; Slough. They were not seen at the ponds. 25 June Barrow, Alaska Several pairs noted near freshwater lagoon and adjoining ponds. 30 June Barrow, Alaska. Large group (mostly males) were noted during the morning and afternoon in freshwater lagoon. They were in the water between the road and the ice (about 40 feet wide). Feeding (by diving) was the main activity. 2 July Barrow, Alaska 125-87 were present on freshwater lagoon in the morning and afternoon. Several of these were almost completely in their winter plumage. 3 females were noted in the group.