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Holmes, R.
1960
30 June Skroalik, Alaska
During The evening hours, several
white - rumped Sdp. were noted
near stake 22.4-25.4. When first
seen, one bird was flying low over
the ground. He landed suddenly
and kept his wings at a 60°
with the ground. His tail was
raised but The tail feathers were
not spread. He then proceeded to
move slowly with a very slight
tside to side motion. The 'porging' was
also. I could not ascertain if
this was toward a ? or not.
Several seconds later, I saw 2
white-rumps chasing a third bird
in a zig zag fashion. About one
hour later, another chase was
observed which again involved three
birds. Two appeared to be
chasing the third as they flew low
over the ground. This chase lasted
nearly 5 minutes before the birds
disappeared into the fog. About
15 minutes later, a displaying
bird was seen ahead near stake 24.5.
When The bird glide down after