Alaska species accounts, part 1, v4220
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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