Alaska field notes, v4426
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Squatarola squatarola Barrow Alaska Jun, 20 A bird was observed in the Buitin area that was at this species. It was associated with Golden Plovers. It was much longer than Golden Plovers. It was not in full summer plumage, but the basic coloration was definitely lighter. When it flew the black axillaries, white wing stripe and whitish rump were seen. Later a bird was heard flying over. This was too far (1.5 mile) from where the first bird was observed and was presumed to be another bird. Jun, 25 A bird of this species was observed feeding in Central Marsh. Later a bird of this species was observed flying from the direction of the ocean toward land. Its call note was heard and the white-wing stripe was observed. June 28 One was observed with flocks of Golden Plovers and Hudsonian Godwit in Micronut Marsh. Jun, 29 One was observed in Micronut Marsh. July 19 A flock of five flew over Micronut Marsh. July 25 Four flew over while we were in vicinity of Iknikil. Squatarola squatarola is now Pluvialis squatarola