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Holmes, R
1959
Erolia alpina
6 July Barrow, Alaska
flight notes (just part of the whole
display note) were also heard.
The pairs seen roughly correspond to
those indicated in the map on the
preceding page (page 9).
7 July Barrow, Alaska
Several birds seen again in the
vicinity of A.H.S. Pairs were
not noted today, but
the aerial display was heard three
times. Molt in flowing was noted
in all birds seen. A chase was
noted along the meadowridge between
the two frog lines. It was
accompanied with the aerial display.
The pair was seen at 1502 by P. Keller
in the same area.
8 July Barrow, Alaska
A chase was seen in the old
area where one bird had
moved into another territory
(caused by the presence of a
Snowy Owl) and was
immediately closed out. On
the aggressor's return, he gave
his full flight display. The
chased bird displayed landing