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Holmes,R.
1960
Pluvialis dominica
2 June Bannu, Alaska
I seen near ootfish slough by Maher
12 June - A pair located 30. of the main
inlet into Iktroavik.
13 June - 1 pr. seen on beach ridge near beverage
antennae. Several other birds were noted
along the ridge.
16 June - Several birds seen along the
beach ridge in the morning. No
evidence of settled birds was noted.
20 June - 1 pr. seen on Beach Ridge.
23 June - Several pairs seen to be residents /
The plot at Iktroavik. The wing
raising in these birds is very
similar to the behavior in the
Sandpiper. It also appears to
be a typical Recognition Signal, as
it is often seen upon landing
28 June Wainright, Alaska
Several pair seen near the site.
1 July Iktroavik, Alaska
Two nests Found in the North 40 -
Part of the center area. One
had 3 eggs (light colored with dark
black spots). The second nest, 600
feet away, had 4 eggs, which were
more heavily spotted. Then the other
set.