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Holmrs, R.
1962
Pluvialis dominica
26 may Barrow, Alaska
Cade observed 2 birds near
Footprint Lake.
29 may 1 pair seen No. 1 Wolschlog - river to ookpik. all but
one even feeding
30 may 2-3 pair seen along Elson Lagoon. One pair
was watched + as a 3rd bird flew
in - both members of the pair both flew
up-dugarte, No. 4 staying behind No. 3.
As they flew - the what - swift twit - was
our gain. - Apparently the pair is
already settled + starting to differ
hunting - (carder & Chirp coffee).
1 June 1 pair + 3 seen along No. 1 Elson
Lagoon. I was seen No. 1 Wolsch area.
2 June 1 near North Area
3 June 2 (or) along Elsa Bluffs
5 June 1 near Britton's Area.
6 June 1 pr + 1 widow - along Elsa Bluffs - now
near Volk - So. of the Village w. at Shmait.
They well hooded their wings vertically
when landing - for a second time.
7 June 1 individual seen in Britton's Area.
8 June One seen on Elson Bluffs.
9 June None seen - Britton - Volk - Village Lagoon -
Shmait - Footprint.