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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