Alaska species accounts, part 4, v4284
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Holmes, R, 1960 Phalaropus fulicarius 2 June Barrow, Alaska 2 seen flying over central Marsh by Maher 3 June - 2 pair seen - No small, ice choked ponds along Elson Lagoon between Wodel + Ootjib. 5 June - many flocks of 3-15 were seen between Barrow + The Ingrain River. These were usually seen moving (flying), but occasionally a group waver along the padder marsh. Several pairs were seen. 6 June - a pair was seen near Footprint Lake. 7 June Several pairs seen along Elson Lagoon. 9 June - Several pairs seen Sr. 1 with Stout 10 June - 1 pr. seen Elson Lagoon 12 June - Several gr. seen on the broad ridge + on the west shore & Footprint Lake. 14 June Several pairs seen along the ridges near Theron + Footprint Lakes. 22 June - During The last few days, the number of Phalaropes has definitely increased, As the melt-off waters have accumulated in large marshes, etc., The birds have arrived to spend most of their time feeding. Today several pairs were going through courtship activities, where