Alaska species accounts, part 4, v4284
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Holmes,R 1961 Phalaropus fulicarius 3 June Barrow, Alaska 2 pair seen on small ponds along the west shore of Elsa Lagoon. Both individuals were feeding actively with no apparent courtship occurring. 5 June - 1 pr. seen near Elsa Lagoon - more elsewhere 7 June 2-3 pairs seen S.O. of Britton's Area today. In one case 2 99's were fighting over a 8 - much flying was going on, chasing both + forth. 8 June Many birds seen - on ponds near both + Britton's Areas. 9 June Numerous individuals pairs flying around Footprint + near Shroaark. 11 June - Abundant in Central Marsh - where most birds appear to be paired. Very little activity was seen on the ridge (bird - FAP photo). One & collected body was 4km away. 17 June Two nests found today. One on the east Slope (The BR - on F.A.P.'s plot - it was on a dry path) / The ridge - it was surrounded by drooping grass. It was quite well lined with grass & sedge - The 2nd nest was found next to Trophine III B - on a slight polygon top - where it was well covered with grass. After a 20 99's were observed in Central Marsh, Also large numbers of pairs were still seen together in the fumera.