Alaska species accounts, part 2, v4221
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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,