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Holme, R.
1961
Erolia baricla
8 June Barrow, Alaska
The horizontal
only briefly, but
the normal display.
9 June - Seen commonly on The Beach Ridge, many heard
displaying.
10 June - pr. seen near Britta's area. When the 3' was
about 1½' away from the 4', he raised his
wing away from her (as he turned sideways). Then
he sidled up to her in this way opposite.
When 6" away, The wing was brought
back to normal & the wing toward the 4' was
folded. She took no notice & went on
feeding. - The 3' resumed feeding.
11 June This was the most common sandpiper along the
beach ridge today. Birds were seen
displaying from ATOS surrounding area to
the south end of Pitelka's Plat. It outnumbered
my for - other sandpipers - incl. RB + P.S.
The nest was located just east of the 1000
ft ATOS - 6' from the trail toward the ridge & my
static - see map. - 1 egg - 4 die
distraction display with tail down spread,
wing dropped & head put forward.
13 June Males were heard on the Skovarite plot. The
had been heard or seen there
previously. One near DeWaniger was
persistent & displayed at frequent