Alaska field notes, v4439
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Remsen, J.V. 1972 Curlew Sandpiper juvenile ready for a spirited chase and then to have them take off - wow. They weren't extremely competent yet - one ran into a low screen and momentarily stunned itself. The female was still giving the Prrrtt! Prrrtt! alarm call. 27 July 1030 - Voth Slough about 300 m N. of cross: 1 heavily molting female attending 3 competently flying young, 1 of which was banded and 2 unbanded. They flew much better than did those seen on 23 July. The ff still gives the "Prrrtt, Prrrtt" alarm call. These juveniles appeared to have a rusty tinge to their buffy breasts, almost a hint of the adults color. No others were found on Village Ridge or in Voth Slough 1000 - 1130 despite thorough search. 28 July 1350 - 1600 - No birds anywhere in Voth Slough, Village Ridge, area towards airport, Site 2 or 4. Gone. 31 July 1800 - Britton Pond - 1 fledged juvenile feeding. Returned at 1930 and took pictures (also photographed by Fred Cole).