Alaska species accounts, part 1, v4220
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Holmes,R 1962 Crocepnia alba 6 June Borrow, Alaska He moved around in the cup - turning flower direction - but never really pressed into it nor picked grass. The bird was number 6 to be seen. The bird left the nest cup after about 2 minutes - walking over the ruffled - punched pasture. Several flaps during the hour. Two times it did start aerial displays, which usually ended in this bill-describe above - give as the bird lands. The wings were not held up after landing. 7 June One display seen at Britton's Area at 0530. One display on S. side (ridgy, toward U.S.'s Arm) at 0900 & 3 choosing birds E 1/4th Arm at 1000. - I think there are all separate birds! One of the birds of 3 - was chased off. When the other two landed - they went into a hunched posture. Nest Cup Check - Britton's Area. #3. - 8' to W 7 1/2