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T. Code
1957
Lagopus lagopus
30 June, Unicat
display and a nest was found at the base
of a two foot high alder. It contained
freshly hatched young - some still wet.
There were 9 opened eggs and 7 young
in and around the nest. Harold actually
had his hand on the 7, she was as fearless.
By giving a "squeak" I could call her
right up within 2 feet of me. Took
several pictures.
At the base of the upriver slope leading
to Unicat Mt., flushed another cock out of
deep 4-5 foot alder brush.
1 July
Unicat Colville R - saw none on our flight
up and back from Oolanaugovik area.
7-9 July
Colville River -
Not one Lice ptarmigan was seen
or heard along the river, whereas in
1952 and 1966 many were seen.
15-16 July
Point Lay
None seen at this locality but
Warner M. said they occur and
that he has seen broods take shelter
under the modules at the site.
27 July
Pitt Point.
In the area of owl nest #4 an adult 57
and 2 adult 47 were in the company of 3
3/4 grown juveniles. When flushed one