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Holmes,R.
1955
14 July Barrow, Alaska
display were seen and heard north to south
end of footprint lake.
20 July Barrow, Alaska
The displaying bird was present near
jager nest #3 (same as foot print lake). It
was displayed several times and chased
another individual away.
22 July Barrow, Alaska
Two were seen on the west side of footprint
lake near jager nest #3. They were collier
and were 4 and 8. Both had incubation
patches. The male had displayed.
23 July Barrow, Alaska
been together in a closely-knit flock
just west of footprint lake. They were
feeding and when flushed flew off in
a group. One of the males was heard
in a half-dorsal display. This was
much weaker than usual and
so evidently coming to the end of
the displaying period.
24 July Barrow, Alaska
Several pairs were encountered
so. 1 Vott's Area and east 1 Vott's
though. These acted like they were
just