Alaska field notes, v4426
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R.B Hamilton 1965 Limnodromus scolopaceus Barrow Alaska Jun. 20 Two birds were observed flying over the Britton Arm. They were Oowitchoes and presumed to be this species. June 21 Two birds were observed feeding in the Britton Arm. They fed by jabbing in the butter at a pool of stinky water is series at jobs. At close range the birds proved to be of this species. June 25 Two birds were observed feeding in Central Marsh and two birds in the Britton Arm. No signs of courtship activity were observed although the birds seemed to be paired. Jun. 26 A pair of birds were observed feeding in the Britton Area. They fed by jabbing in series. They occasionally probe. No display was observed. June 27 Three were observed feeding in Voth Area. June 28 One was seen in Microt Marsh June 29 Two were observed in the Britton Area June 30 At least twenty were seen in Central Marsh July 1 Four were seen in Microt Marsh July 2 Fourteen were seen in Microt Marsh July 3 Two were heard singing near line IVA and IVB July 4 Three were seen in Voth Area July 5 One was seen in Voth Area July 6 About 30 birds were seen near lines IVA and IVB July 9 Sixty were observed in the marsh along Voth Creek July 10 A pair were observed on Gayline Ridge July 11 About ten seen in the vicinity of lake Ikreuvik, July 25 An adult and four young were found in grassy bowl till on lake ridge 3 at Ikreuvik. Two young