Alaska species accounts, part 3, v4222
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Holones R. 1962 Erolie affire June Barrow, Alaska continually chasing New flocker or they came into territories. These "more or less settled" males would fly into the flock- as described above - display - chase individuals - but none seem to pay much attention. Eventually, the displays would calm down & begin to feed. If any new Lord must displays nearby - the displays now amongst the flock were fly, if I chase the flock. (i.e. evidently they are settled birds & not just members?) The flock - who were starting to sing. Also, there did appear to be single birds - although with most of these displays - it is usually possible to find a 4 in the vicinity. It seems that these flocks are moving in - 85 or settling down - some part settle; others don't (probably same [Dr. Charing & N. Hawk, by a settled display- in part courtship?). The territorial rights are not as definite & absolute - They will do soon. Male seen running forward & (?) with one wing held vertically (right wing - and previous females too see - the year also forwardward).