Alaska species accounts, part 4, v4284
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Helmaes, P. 1962 Calcaris lapponicus 3 June Barrow, Alaska Pairs & individuals seen along Elson lagoon & at scattered places of tressment on the beach ridge & near Oth area. 4 June - 7 seen with 10-15 percent grass in its bill (cross-way) - he lifted the red pen or stem & lowered his level - fiercely setting them down & flying off. The 2 looked standing - less than 6' away - but apparent paying no attention. - courtship? - no nest or nest cup was found in the vicinity. 5 June - 1 seen with a degree percent vegetation - 2-3" long - held cross-way in his bill - he was coming over the top - flew - me & was nearby. He would raise them up - head high to the lower part, the ground - then went a 3-4 time - before to drop them & fly off. 9 June - No flocks have been seen for several days - oceanal 8 to 8 conflict our noted. Malt birds are seen in pairs & there is still much singing going on. Nest located S W of Britton's Area (75' east / south salt lagoon + 100 yards w. of U.D. road - (in low with Kaff's flagged stake) - now with an old stake - 6' to the east. This nest contained 5 eggs at 1400 & was located on the south