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Holmes, R.
1960
Phalaropus fulicarius
26 July Barrow = Keroavik Alaska
Large groups 158 (molting) were
seen along Keroavik. No juveniles
were in the group, but a couple of
flocks / km. flying birds were seen.
29 July - Several molting 88 were seen
in Central ward & Sleet. Also
2 Sgym young were noted.
30 July - Molting 88 are still present + now
flying juveniles are beginning to appear.
I noticed several 158 here today in
VITA's Area, and also several
partially grown chicks. The 88
do not seem to attend these young
birds for closely, since they are
often found alone with no adults
nearby.
3 August Barrow = So. Barrow 3, Alaska
Very few were seen during our
trip south (not again). But
several occasional 88 were
noted. No juveniles seen.
6 August Barrow = Keroavik Alaska
Small groups / hours seen
between The boat & The lata.
Along the shore to Lake (west
side), many molting birds
were present. They were feeding