Alaska journal, v4223
Page 373
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Holmes R. 1961 Journal 29. 1 Jerky Wales → Katzebee, Alaska several Semi-polinated Plovers were seen. One was very excited as if it were nesting - or else where she was. In The same area, 2 flocks of peps were observed. One of 4-5 Western ; The other of 6-f-Western + 4-6 Red-bock (two fwhel were collected + one which died an aerial display). Occas. other display ! The redbocks have been heard - more than that of any other sandpiper. One phrase of the Western display was heard - it consisted of a trill which dropped in pitch, De This repeated again. 6000000000000 The display of phelemonus was not heard but a call note - tweede, tweede.... repeated in rapid succession was heard once. This reminded me of the Red-bock, but on a lower pitch. One western sandpiper rocketed to an individual landing rest then - by cocking his tail + following after the bird - as in the events grounds at Berkeley - This lasted only 1-2 minutes. Young Westerns were seen (collected bonded) - as also was one nest with 4 eggs.