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Transcription
Holmes, R.
1961
5.
Erobia algina
8 June Barrow, Alaska
Red-backs were observed near the old A.F. site,
east of Voth's area. At least 3 display birds
(♂♂ presumably) were present.
[sketch with annotations: X <— 600 yds —> trash pile —> 100 yds —> new road —> camp; labels: "waggin" Voth's area, telephone poles]
charm
Much chasing was noted. What is thought to
be a courtship procedure was noted. The ♂♂
would chase each other back and forth. The ♀
would crowd in a submissive-like posture
she would turn tail at the ♂ and take off
after him. They would fly awhile, then
land & tumble around, flapping their
wings together — OR There would be a short
flight where both birds flew close together,
usually one behind slightly below the
other — as a chase. On several occasions,
the ♂ would walk up to the ♀ with