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J. Hamilton
1965
Arenaria interpres
June 12 Barrow Alaska: One Ruddy Turnstone was observed feeding
in gravel at the edge of the Chuckchi Sea in the
ARL area. Later a flock of 4 and a flock of
3 were seen flying along the shore at Family Lagoon.
June 13 Two pair were observed feeding in the tundra on the
W side of Family Lagoon. The birds were feeding together
but there was some chasing occurring between the males.
June 15 Two pair and a single bird was observed. The
cpair was flying but the single bird was feeding
in the vicinity of a Golden Plover and Pectabil
Sandpiper.
June 17 About 4 pair of these birds were observed
feeding in the Britton Area. Several notes were
given by flying birds but nothing resembling a flight
display was given.
June 18 Two pair of Ruddy Turnstone were observed flying
over the Barrel Area.
June 19 Birds were observed in pairs scattered about the
tundra.
June 20 Birds were observed in pairs scattered about the
tundra. Several pair are always observed at the S end
of the N high ground of the Britton Area.
June 21 Birds were observed in pairs scattered about the tundra.
About 4 pair were observed together in one flock.
June 22 Birds were observed in pairs scattered about
the tundra.
Jun. 23 Birds were observed in pairs scattered about the
tundra