Alaska species accounts, part 3, v4222
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Holmes,R 1962 Erolia alpina 61. 12 Aug Barrow,Flords. But there were too edgy to get close. Later-mm cooed to located in the No. VIII Area - during 1 hour cruising. On the way in a flock of 16 was encountered near the east end of insel ridge. 3 were collected. Feeding seems to be in low drained polygon or slope localities. The birds are in flakes or probably moving while around the local area - or more likely through the local area. 13 Aug - A flock of 12 adults encountered before The two Meadow lakes a little south of again On return - 3 collected. Feeding in wet polygon sites - small content yields mostly [illegible] Tipule. About 400 yards south gasoline ridge - a flock of 30 adults - again feeding in "slope" habitat - 1 collected - group was shy & would not allow close approach - would stay together when flushed - alarm note so still Rebrup. a family group 1 an adult 87 + 2 just flying - still downy-headed young was found 20 yards so./ gasoline. Your gun usual clamor mate & the adult acted excited but did not give any distraction display. No Pm except 2 gm encountered as hundreds & collected. See who are this morning.