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Holmes, R.
1922
Calidris canutus
30 may BARROW, ALASKA
1 bird in full breeding plumage was seen
feeding with several turnstones, 2
8 pecked Sgpr 1 & golden Plover near
Elsa lagoon (in the exposed grass-bidge-covered
fluff). One time when it flushed -
it gave a nasal trill-like note - yash,
yoal, yoal - Similar to the Dunlin but
not as harsh. During the 1½ hours that it
was under observation - This call was not
heard over. The bird fed during incubation
period.
11 june 1 individual seen feeding in wet areas -
near Elsa lagoon
27 june Three seen with 3 floots 2 Spectral
Sdg. - 4? Golden Plover - 5? Curlew
Marsh - Five were collected.