Alaska species accounts, part 1, v4220
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Holmes, R. 1963 C. pusillus 2. 28 May Barrow, Alaska Two seen in the drum area near the radar shack. I was walking across snow field toward a hummock (expends) when I saw stood. Tremendous snow cochleal tail raised one wing (whole face in the snow - next forward to known) to go 10 sec. The drill. And, he raised both wings to 75°, half cocked, gave motorboat song for 15 sec - all in while walking. Suddenly it took flight - low over the ground - with wings at 45° - you shot the bird landed on the snow. Both birds sat spread for 5 minutes, at which time, they began, flew off to the SW - billings sliding a 40° wings - about 20' apart - moving across family layout. Probably again, 288 values are not settled yet. One heard in Brittany, MA. 30 may At least 3 seen a Voth Creek Bluff, ave Gave a brief aerial, heavy display. 1 June Two displays along Voth Bluffs. 2 June Several birds seen at bluff south village slope - one display - would fly to a height 15-20 feet - giving an uneven chatter, then at the peak, let it wings at 50-60° - begin giving the motor boat chirp - as he shelled Seventh book to