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Holmes,R
1960
Steracornis pomeranus
1.
25 may Barrow, Alaska
Numerous individuals and groups of
Band B seen in the vicinity of the
bird ridge during the afternoon. No
direct evidence of area occupancy was
noted. During the evening, however,
in the Wohlesberg Slough &
southern tidal rogy area, choosing
was noted from the wing during
threat given from the ground.
A glimpse was obtained of a
pair courting, but the birds flew
off before my details could be
recorded.
29 may Barrow, Alaska.
Numerous birds present on The
funder. Many on showing signs of
occupancy as birds well spread
their wings & "call" at intruders.
Occasionally aerial chases were noted.
1 out 10 birds (roughly) appear to be
in mid-dash phase.
38 May Barrow, Alaska
Many settled pairs were noted
nor LOR's Area and Village Slough.
Birds could be seen sitting
on the snow or low mounds.
Occasionally one would rise and