Alaska species accounts, part 3, v4222
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Holmes, R. 1960 Erolia alpina 26. 25 July Barrow, Alaska Very few were seen in a trip Through Uth's Area, Uth's, Slope + The surrounding country. No juveniles were noted, but 2 different Adults were noted during a mouse-run. M displays were heard. 26 July Barrow & Skovvik, Alaska along the east shore of Skovvik, at least Three Family groups were encountered. One group had flying chicks, another had chicks which had not been hatched more than a day or two. Another had half-grown chicks. Several other broods were also seen during the afternoon. The brood which had just hatched was attended by both adults. The 8 displays several times and gave a loud trill which brought the young to him. He She seemed to "muzzle" each chick to see if it was alright(?). During this time, he & she stood nearby giving a rocking trill. The chicks when forced would seem on the edge of the slope to avoid been caught.