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Holmes, R.
1962
Freunetes puzzles
30 may Barrow, Alaska
At least 3 displaying birds were
seen on the exposed tundra east of
Voth's area near Voth Creek. Birds
were doing short (2 min) aerial
display & some chasing was noted.
1 june 2 displaying birds seen on the bluth east of
Voth area. When chasing - a bird would set
its wings & glide swiftly at the
bird - while giving a loud musical
chatter. The other bird would fly up off
of it (already flying) & the display was
swoop by it again.
2 june 2 see near Voth area & lower On Hais area
3 june 1 near Elson Bluffs
4 june Several pairs individuals were seen along
the Voth Road (on both side & on the bluffs
bordering Voth Creek - east & so. ) at
mid-mid-site. One courtship act
was noted. Three birds were
present - apparently 2 males & 1 female.
Two males were chasing - one would set his wings, glide swiftly &
give hill call (not motors?) - then make
rapid descent, beats & catch-up - turns -
landed near bird on
Ground - which other bird flew out
& did a aerial display. One bird first