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Holmes, R.
1959
Sternaparadisaea
17 June Calvill Delta, Alaska
Several seen as we flew over.
18 June Barrow, Alaska
One seen 50 yards to the drum area.
It circled around several times
and then headed across the sort
underlagoon to the N.W.
23 June Barrow, Alaska
One flying and calling over the east
census area.
25 June Barrow, Alaska
One seen flying over the brush ridge
in the vicinity of the census area.
30 June Barrow, Alaska
One seen a freshwater lagoon and
was soon joined by a second
bird. They nested at the grotto
for and then flew off.
2 July Barrow, Alaska
Three seen over no. Meadows Lake
flying to the N.W.
5 July Barrow, Alaska
Several were seen in the company
of two Alcaeus birds in the vicinity
of Newwork, and are also seen
at the east end of the sandspit
near Newwork. Feeding activity
were also seen.