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Holmes, R.
1959
Calcaris Laponicus
5 June Barrow, Alaska
1030.- 20-35 were present in the
Narvik Area. None were singing.
1900. Several seen in The drum
area behind the base. At
this time the males were performing
their flight songs or several
were seen during the hour spent
in observation. They would fly
for a length of 50-75 feet
and then glide to earth (substretched wings) and at the
same time uttering a trilling
song.
6 June Barrow, Alaska
0800-0900. Several seen in Drum
area going through their flight
songs. Others were noted feeding
and showing no interest in broody
activities
1100-1200. Several in the Vault
area and adjacent tundra.
7 June Barrow, Alaska
1100-1200.- may present in the drum
area. No songs were heard.
Also may present in the same
area at 1500.
8 June Barrow Alaska.