Alaska field notes, v4467
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Sullivan. 1961 Erolia melanotis leg was missing. He hopped about a little on the left leg with no apparent difficulty. The bird appeared in good health; he flew a short distance and hopped on the leg a little then resumed standing - again on an elevated clump. June 19 A pectoral 0" was present near the teaplines (2 legged). This bird allowed close approach. June 21 While making a census along the parkline this morning I saw 2 pectoral sandpipers chasing in flight. They sighted on a high polygon some 40 yards away. One stood very high (an appreciative 0"). The birds walked out of right into the polygon area. June 27 Put up a specimen that was shot on June 25. Apparently there was some molt in progress on the body. Pinfeathers were in evidence. Bands of 0" (3) pectorals are now seen scattered over the tundra feeding, preening, and loafing. Apparently the pair bond ends as the 0" are incubating. July 6 Flocks of pectorals are not so much in evidence in central marsh now, Holmes saw a flock this afternoon. July 12 Pitt Point, Alaska - Pectorals in small flocks here. Took one specimen. This bird was molting (see catalog).