Alaska field journal and species accounts, v4466
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Clangula hyemalis 11 June 1962 at western end of fresh water lake, Pt. Barrow, Alaska, 1♂ seen. Did not fight easily. When something was thrown close to it, flew a hundred yards low across the water, landing again (cf.3) in the water a few minutes later; without further harassment, flew away south. On body of water just south of airport were about 8. June 12 about 6 seen on central marsh. June 14 at eastern end of small body of water, 4 mi E of ARL, Pt. Barrow. a pair seen landing in the water. June 15 At southern end of fresh water lake, Pt. Barrow; 2♀ seen swimming On body of water just west of above mentioned 8; a pair seen. ♂ displayed once with the cocking back of the head. June 16 North area, Pt. Barrow; On a small body of water just 5W of receiver site were four individuals; for certain there were 2♂ 2♀. June 26 NW corner Upper Meadow Lake, Pt. Barrow; a pair were displaying leg diving into the water and then shooting upward. A third tried to luff in 3 times but was chased away each time. July 7 Vollschlag Slough, Pt. Barrow, Alaska; a male and female observed in water. Mullen took 2 shots at the drake but missed. July 9, 1962, Southern end of Lake Starevick, Barrow; a flock of terns in the water set off from the other birds. July 14, 1962, Pt. Barrow, Alaska; Large flock of about 150-200 Drakes 4 days in water off point (in calm water)