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Holmes, R.
1959
Limonodromus scolopaceus
7 August Barrow, Alaska
One seen between Skpik Slough and
Woblechlog's Slough feeding in
soft mud with other sandpipers.
18 August Barrow, Alaska
A flock of 11 was present on the south-
end of Freshwater lagoon. They were
feeding in the shallow ponds just
2 feet from the lagoon. They were
all moulting (body). No wing molt
was noted.
19 August Barrow, Alaska
150 were present on Footprint lake
feeding among lot's sandpipers.
They were also moulting the
body plumage but not the wings.
Four birds were collected.
21 August Barrow, Alaska
Small groups of 10-15 birds were
feeding among the flooded ponds
in the so. half Footprint lake. A total
of 200 birds was present.
23 August Barrow, Alaska
Small group of 10-15 birds were
seen again at Footprint; fewer
less birds were seen too, with
an estimated total of 100
being present.