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Holmes, R.
1960
"Erolia" melandres
15.
30 June Ikravik, Alaska
rectricis only slightly spread, dropped
his wings so that they were drooping,
and then with his chest "sassing"
he walked with a slight swan
behind The 4. This happened quickly
& the procession looked for 10-15 sec. No
vocalization was heard; however, The
8's bird was against the wind
( The wind was strong in
the wrong direction). The 4 showed
no response to this 8. Her display
this time was limited to the
period before The 8 began his display.
1 July - Hocke 1970 are still present, but
appear to be fewer (or at least have
fewer members). A nest was found
near the southern end of the plot, but
unfortunately was destroyed by being
crushed).
2 July - Several small flocks noted today.
These seem to be larger birds with
better-developed chests. It seems
probable that the males which have
held territories are now beginning
to aggregate. Only 2-3 8's were
noted today. The nest near the water
was checked. There are still 4 eggs.