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Holmes, R.
1961
Pluviailij dominica
13 June Barrow, Alaska - Ikravik
A Three-sore was observed on the census plot
ah Ikravik. When first seen, it was
Thought that two B5 were having a bouncy
dispute, with much chasing going on. Then
when I D scouted The other flew with
a Third bird, The 4 pursuer & began
to give her The very fast + then I thought -
or attempt at copulation. The other
interrupted, however, & flew up & almost
out - The chase lasted for a minute -
then 3 finally the pursued flew off to the
E. - The pursuer came back & settled
near The Q. - Possibly B5 are in
short supply?
24 June Numerous pair seen along the west slope
of the BP & south of Wohlschlag Slough.
1 Nest was located 1824 as said (N°), on
the trail & Schultz's plot - 4 eggs were
present, The I went at a very poor
dischother display with tail lowered
& widely fanned, hindered birds, with
precarious flutter & spreading
both wings diagonally & the
fluttering on the ground. This was
The most violent display that I
have seen from a ptaveer this
year.