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Holmes,R.
1960
Erolia barrei
8.
15 june Barrow, Alaska
The ? had his sail cocked and
wings spread horizontally. The
view I had was impaired, but it
? appeared to feeter as he followed
behind the ?. No vocalization was
heard. This was quickly interrupted
by a territorial gurgut. When
The ? rose to chase the intruder
away. He then landed near.
? with both wings held vertically.
The wings were held in this position
for several seconds before being
covered. The ? flew cloud ?
? for about 15 feet, and
during this time, he frisked
mount her several times. Each time,
she would throw her head forward a foot or two. - Dun
The late evening, several but
some heard deployn abut the
southern end of The beach
ridge.
19 june - Deploying birds were heard
all during The wroary hours
(10:00-09:00) while I was on
The beach ridge. They seem
to be active throughout The 24 hours,