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Holmes, R
1957
Erolia alpina
4 August Barrow, Alaska
company with Pctrauls & Golden Plover
in the Southern half of Toolik Lake,
and a group of 6 in the N. half
of the lake. The latter group
was a family group with 2 Ads
and 4 Juv. Both parents became
alarmed when two of the chicks
(which were able to fly) were
collected. One adult which
arced up several times was collected
and proved to be a male. No displays
(areas or raised-wing) were noted.
5 August Barrow, Alaska
Two seen in the south end
The drum area. A flock of 18
were present along the sandspit
towards Nuvuk. They were feeding
in the small shallow ponds
on the logon side of the spit. At Q
were molting. The wing molt was
nearing completion on all 4 collared.
The fat condition was very light.
6 August Barrow, Alaska
About 30 birds were present
among the large numbers of
Pctrauls and Semipalmated Sandpipers at Toolik Lake. These were feeding in