Alaska species accounts, part 1, v4220
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Holmes, R. 1962 Arenaria integra 2 June Barrow, Alaska Several seen on the Elson Bluffs - individually- no interaction noted. 3 June 3 seen (11 coel) near Elson Bluffs 4 June 2 pair near Britton's Area. The 8 will often hold both wings aloft after landing- as is seen in many calidrine species. 5 June 2 pair noted ; 1 in Britton's Area - 1 loafing in S.M.S. area. 6 June Sev. in Voth - Hunt vicinity . 2 Pairs along the exposed areas - North Wall- along Elson Lagoon. 2 pair between Voth & Ookpik Sloughs. One aggressive action noted - 3 breeders present - one 8> overhead - hunched shouldered - wings in normal position, lowered & spread tail - chased other 8> ground for 6-10' - The flew off calling loudly. 7 June Several near VOR - Britton's Area along Elson Bluffs 10 June 2-3 pairs in Britton's Area & at least one along Barrel Ridge. 4-5 pairs along Elson Lagoon - No. 1 Wobleeblog. 1 Cheese Lean today. 13 June Nest with 4 eggs + incubating 8> found near the edge of Elson Lagoon - in moderate Polygon area. The nest was on the south