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Holmes,R.
1960
"Erolia" melanotos
7.
13june Barrow, Alaska
distances when they are normally
not located by this time. Several
displaying 8's were seen, but their
association with a & could not be
determined.
14june - a flock 3 8's seen along the ridge,
west of Footprint Lake. Only 1 8'
was seen clear from ridge from fire gas
line to N. area (out west to). One 8'
chasing another was seen in the plot
area near Skvoavik.
16june - no flocks / 8's noted today, but
only 1 8' was seen along the western
side of the beach ridge (white-nose sector)
20june - several displaying 8's were
seen along the northwest at
1 The beach ridge, but no
8's were seen.
23june Skvoavik, Alaska
While setting out the plot today,
several flock (3-5) birds
were seen. They appeared to
be 8's and were chased
frequently by territorial 8's.
The birds seemed to be moving
through the area, for they
kept on moving.