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Holmes, R,
1961
Pluvialis dominica
3
26 June
Bennov, Alaska
At Dr Curve of Dr B.R. - in Dr meadow - 7
adult plum were seen feeding together.
A few hundred yds south, creek
grass 16 were together. - No aggression
was noted. Presumable all 1 May
Nest have not reared - but may
use this one as common feeding
grounds.
4 July
Two new nests were found along the
census plot (see census sheets) - both with 4
eggs + 4 gave strong distraction displays
(Feet scrunched, and spread t curved down
at top + the fluttered and the bird
staggered or weaved from side to side as
she runs away from the nest, while she
Dr while looking over her shoulder to
see if you are following).
7 July
Now seen a Dr plot at Sherravik. A flock
of 16 birds seen feeding together, 50 yds east
of Dismount plot - N. 1/4th, Ann. This
group showed no sign of flurry - all were
feeding on the ridge slope randomly + all
flew off together when flushed - [illegible]
landed in Dr meadow - 507 yds away.
Returned feeding. Are all their
nest failures? -