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Holmes,R
1959
Clangula hyemalis
3
4 July Barrow, Alaska
About 125-150 were present in fresh-
water lagoon; the majority were males
Several were noticed in their
winter plumage so apparently
molt is underway. These birds are
still able to fly and do so when
a vehicle came along the road.
5 July Barrow, Alaska.
Many small groups (10-20) seen
in The pools and ponds between
The airport, Nuvuk, and the
end of the spit.
7 July Barrow, Alaska.
There are still 50-75 birds a
freshwater lagoon, which fly
wherever a vehicle goes along
The road. Most seem to spend
their time driving vehicles
few will sit on the shore
or in The ice. A nest never
located about halfway out
in the drum area near the
gasoline. It was on the goat
Slope / a high polygon about
a foot from a small (6' 115")
Hooter. It was located in
a patch of tall grass, but was