Alaska species accounts, part 4, v4284
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Holmes, R 1962 Erolia ferruginea 25 June Barrow, Alaska He was flying east & landed near the orange stakes - then started to feed. When a barrel flew up nearby, he followed, fllying close behind the other individual for about 30' - then turning away, gliding & uttering a 4-parted phrase - before returning to the chase - Both birds climbed to about 80' - & flew off to the SE & out of sight. Presumably, the Curlew landed - not seen - for he did not return to the area while I was there (another 10 min.). Once as the two flew off, the Curlew made a circle - then - gave 3-4 whirrs & then continued the chase. The ? was not seen during the half hour spent in the area. 26 June - 2 birds (at least 1 was definitely a Curlew Ssp.) Flying together - last are Megazones - circling Meadow lake & crossing the Bent ridge near the W. row of Beverly antennae - moving No. 1 & finally landing somewhere between the P.O.W.s & the Maguari stadia (?). The ? was not seen again during the morning (except for when - while I believed I heard?) After setting, the Curlew can for 20 min -