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A. Hamilton
1965
Pluvialis dominica
June 12 Barrow Alaska - Three individual birds and one pair was observed. They were seen in the area W of Family Lagoons. The black belly of this species makes them conspicuous when they are facing the observer.
June 13 Three individuals were observed as individuals. Only one bird was observed on the ground. They make all seen in the area W of Family Lagoons.
June 15 One bird was seen feeding in the company of a Pectoral Sandpiper and a Ruddy Turnstone in the Both Areas. One bird was observed flying over the Both Area and one bird was observed flying over the barrel area.
June 16 Six birds seen, were feeding in area N of Wolschage Slough. I only saw one bird that I thought was P.
June 17 Ten birds were seen on the Britton area, mostly in pairs. They were observed feeding. Several different notes were heard from them. Once a male chased a female. As the male walked the feathers at its back were ruffled.
June 18 One bird was observed feeding along Brown Ridge. After he was flushed and when he landed he gave a musical series of about 8 notes.
June 19 About 3 pair of these birds were observed scattered about the tundra. Several vocalizations were heard including e.g., with about 8 parts.
June 20 Birds were seen scattered about the tundra. An aerial display was observed. In this display the bird