Alaska species accounts, part 2, v4221
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Holmes, R 1966 "Endia" melandos 9. 23 June Ikravilz, Alaska I have not seen a & pectoral in several days. Apparently, they are now a egg & therefore one flight 24 June - Pectorals are continuing to chase small groups of other Pectorals. These seem to be quite common now, as they have been noted frequently along the eastern plat (25 acre length). Taken in the day, a conflict was noted among 2 or? First there was an aerial flight where both birds were flying nearly side by side. One of The birds would give The hooting call for a second - five clumps when Time he would fall behind. It would then gain speed and at the same time give The gurgling chime note. Finally after about 10 yards of flying, both birds landed. Both then assumed The upright posture with head held high (neck horizontal to ground), neck stretched, and tail spread. They then begin to peck towards each other but never made actual contact After several seconds, I The [illegible] jerking