Alaska species accounts, part 4, v4284
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Holmes, J. 1957 Calcaris lapponicus 20 July Barrow, Alaska been now in the traps since that date. Hardly any are seen on the tundra. 23 July Barrow, Alaska There still seems to be few of these birds on the tundra. A bird is seen here or there but not very occasionally. Dayway birds have been seen the last few days. 25 July Wainwright, Alaska Several young birds were noted near the village; however they were not very common. 28 July Pitt Point, Alaska Several present and scattered out on the tundra. No young birds were noted. 3 July Barrow, Alaska Very few of these birds are now seen; Dead individual are occasionally encountered. The birds have nearly completed the post-nuptial molt and have a brown wash over the head, which makes the males look very similar to the females 2 August Barrow, Alaska Several seen in that area. Mostly males.