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Holmes, R.
1959
Erolia algira
7.
nestless and would not allow
a close approach.
9 June Barrow, Alaska.
Three seen in drum area feeding
on small excreta near a gravel.
No other activities noted. Also ~12
seen near The Voth Area, w. of
The Base.
10 June Many of these birds seen along the
gas well road. Some seemed to
be paired; others not. When the
birds are about to land, they
fly in a fluttering-type pattern
and after they alight, their
wings are held high above their
body for about one second
before folding them into normal
position. Also when the birds on the
ground are approached, they will often
raise one wing to a vertical
position (possibly meant as a
warning?).
June Barrow, Alaska
The flight display and song I
These birds were noted several
times today. They will fly
to a height of 75-100 feet and then