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Holmes,R
1962
Arenaria innotata
24 may BARROW, ALASKA
15-20 seen along the bluffs bordering
Elson Lagoon - where small patch
1 edge + gran crumb areas are exposed.
There were n groups of 2, 3, + 4. 2's or
most common - I may have been
paired birds. The rattling gurgled
call note was heard from 1 bird
on the ground + one flying off after
being disturbed.
30 may Several seen along the bluffs west of Elson
Lagoon - There was a considerable amount
of chasing - apparently between ST. 2
or more - an aggressive act was seen when
1 bird assumed a hunched or posture - with
head forward + tail depressed + slightly
spread - The bird also crouched then
[illegible] towards the bird which had just
landed nearby. The two birds flew off in
erratic chase.
1 June Group 1,3 + Then 4 were flushed/distracted near
Elson Lagoon. No interaction seen
Today. A flush of 9 with 5+1
Golden Plover Seen N. 1 Voth's area.