Alaska species accounts, part 4, v4284
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Holmrs,R, 1960 Calcanus laponicus 2. 17 June Barrow, Alaska ♀ became very excited and gave < Sheep, shrill note as she flicked back + forth. She also did a dishortic display where she lowered her wings which were spread out horizontally + downwards spread her rectrices. The wings were then gathered as she hopped about, excitedly. The number of longspurs seems less this year, and only < few nests have been found this year by anyone. 18 June - A flock 4-8? seen feeding at the beach ridge 23 June Hervaville (Barrow), Alaska There appears to be about 3 pair at the plot (40 acres). Only 1♂ was heard displaying. 29 June - A nest found just west of the Butler building containing 6 young, which are nearly fledged. 2 July - a few pairs are still seen in plot but active display has completely stopped. Also single or one often seen + sometimes 2-3 may be feeding together. 7 July Barrow, Alaska Several broods / young were seen today