Alaska species accounts, part 1, v4220
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Holmes, R. 1966 31 May Barrow, Alaska A pair was seen during the morning and evening near the shore / Elson Logan, south / Wohl. Slough. 1 June Barrow, Alaska Two seen just south / Wohl slough along Elson logan. Their primary activity seemed to be feeding. 2 June Barrow, Alaska Two were seen near VOA's Area. They would feed for awhile, then one would chase the other for several seconds, after which both would resume feeding. During the chase a gurgling rattle-type note was given by both birds. One another individual was heard about 100 yards away, but the first two paid him no attention. The two did not seem to be settled, leaving the fly off south westerly after a few minutes. While they were feeding, it was noted that they fed in the typical Turnstone manner; that is they would work around flipping over mussels / dead grass, snail twigs, etc. + look for food particles. Occasionally, they would pick up something, but