Alaska field notes, v4426
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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