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R.A. Hamilton
1965
Calidris Suscicollis
June 18
At least 3 of these birds were observed flying over
Central Marsh. One was seen to display to a Pied
Sandpiper. The display given was similar to the ground
display, described yesterday but the tail was not cocked.
The Pied Sandpiper retreated when confronted with this
display. Aerial displays were seen in which the wings
were held elevated about 45° and the "pooiik" note
was heard about three times during these displays,
when the birds landed after these displays a "Zeee"
note was heard and the birds often did a wing
up. Once two of this species were observed fighting.
They flattened together on the ground about 5 sec.
before they separated and went their separate ways. One
white-tumped sandpiper was followed by a Pintail.
June 19
Birds were seen displaying in the Britton area. The
ground display was noted.
June 20
What appeared to be one pair of birds were observed in
the Britton area. Some interaction was observed between Suscicollis
and pusillus. Only 3 birds were seen. The numbers have
[illegible] the number of birds in the decreased markedly.
June 24
A pair was observed in the Sand at the
Britton Area. The male was observed to give the Sharp-Tailed
Ground display, while the female flew away.
And he flew in a different direction.
June 28
Two were observed on Gasline Ridge.
29
Three were observed on Gasline Ridge.
30
Two were observed on Gasline Ridge.
July 1
Two were observed on Gasline Ridge.