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Holmes,R.
1962
Erolia alpina
29 may BARROW, ALASKA
individual seen feeding in the small
grass areas on the west shore bluff of
Elson Lagoon. The bird was a 8" who
disturbed, he would fly over to another
disp. patch I funda give, the trill rah-rah-rah-
rarahah. This was sea fever t the
once he saw an amewa - loud trill
The bird was feeding by picking at the
surface of The funda & his Start probes
(permanent depth 6-7½ inches) in the mossy-
lichen-grass area).
Another individual displaced several
see One mirale, flocking site (VOLKOV)-
(+ The trill)
gave a long series / cree, cree, cree prettly
30 may
Hock of 7 seen near Elson-ookpit. Several were
flying still on the ground or when they flew.
When one flew up to group & saw the bird, the feeding bird
raised its wings, hulled it ran toward the newcomer
Ground
Aggress. ?
or display.