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Holmes,R.
1962
Erylia melanotus
17 July Barrow, Alaska
Group of 3 with P. Dumbi on beach ridge
so. of AACS. (2880-18) 18 was
collected & was molting heavily,
(body only). 6 more 88° were seen near
Meadows lakes.
18 July Flock 15 87° on marsh beside
Hust lake.
19 July Flock of 8-10 birds (34:5-78) in No. Voth
fording along & mid margins & in shallow water -
Black mud localities.
20 July Flock of 8 (54° - 38°?) seen near the Wannigan
under h. Skwawik. 15 m c forage feeding
in a lowland pool N.M.J.A. (about
half 1 hour were Q.F.
21 July Several small groups of 3-5 individuals
-mostly 4° - were encountered near VA
street area & in Caledon Marsh.
22 July 20-30 birds feeding in marsh area w. the south
end of Footprint lake. - at least half
were 88° - which have taken c c
light gray color across the throat -
evidence of extensive body molt.
A flock of 16 seen near the Wannigan
& Scattered individuals, mostly 4°
were seen in marsh area between Footprint
& Skwawik. No young have been
noted - since there are not hatchlings.