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R.B. Hamilton
1965
Motacilla flava
Jun. 27 Barrow Alaska - Two Yellow Wagtail were observed flying
over the Barrow Area in a westerly direction.
They made almost continuous noise as they flew and
had a rollercoaster flight somewhat like a Goldfinch. They
were small passerines. The thin bill and yellow underparts
could be observed.
Aug 3 Cape Thompson - Four birds of this species were observed
in the creek bottom. They are quite beautiful and are
usually seen flying over.
4 Two birds of this species were seen in the vicinity of
camp.
5 Eight birds of this species were seen in the vicinity
of camp. They sometimes foraged on the beach. Several
of the birds seen were immatures.
6 Twelve birds of this species were observed in the
creek bottom.
7 Thirty birds of this species were seen along the
creek. They were very beautiful and usually seen circling
overhead. They could be distinguished from the other
small birds by their longer tails and by their
continuous issuance of a characteristic call note.
8 Eight were seen near the camp.
11 Twelve birds of this species were seen. They impressed
me with their resemblance in appearance and action to pipits.
12 Eight birds were seen
13 Ten birds were seen
14 Sixteen birds were seen
25 Barrow Alaska - One bird was perhaps heard flying over Beach Ridge.