Alaska species accounts, part 4, v4284
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Halme, R. 1959 Nyctea scandiaca 3 10 July Barrow, Alaska Two seen in Vrth's Area both during the morning and in the late evening. One seen on the beach ridge during 7-8 afternoon. 12 July Barrow, Alaska Two birds were still present in Vrth's Area 13 July Barrow, Alaska One male was seen on the beach ridge near the Beveridge antenna. 15 July Barrow, Alaska Four pairs were seen between ARL and Dkron-ik Lake. One in Vrth's Area, one at the north end of Footprint Lake, one at the S. end of " lake and one about a mile so 1 Footprint along the ridge. There were all nocturnal/pairs, but no sign of feeding was noted. It seems that during windy periods these birds will sit on the side of a mound so as to get out of the wind. 16 July Barrow, Alaska A male was seen on the beach ridge just SE 1 M.A.C.S. Three pairs were noted on the S. end of the beach ridge, near (Corths) Lake and one? The South River (The Slough).