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Holmes, R.
1960
Erolia alpina
21 Aug Barrow, Alaska
of molting - both on the ventral
surface (darker body) & the back
feathers. This is a post juvenile
molt where the birds are
going into fall plumage. The feathers
coming in & the back & scapulars are
greyish in color. No adults were seen
today.
23 Aug Barrow, Alaska
Several juveniles seen along freshwater
lagoon, all appeared to be in molt.
One individual was heard in central
Marsh.
26 Aug Barrow, Alaska
Several jiv's again seen along the
lagoon. One which was collected was
quite far along in its dorsal wing
molt. No adults have been seen
for days now, and only a few juveniles.
29 Aug Barrow, Alaska
No Redbcks have been seen during
the past three days in Central
Marsh & vicinity. For we see
this morning new fresh lagoon.
30 Aug - Barrow, Alaska
Two juveniles seen along first lake,
one other was collected. It's