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Holmes, R.
1960
6.
Polytichita stellari
2 july Ikerovik, Alaska
The pair have again been present -
front of the wanija. In two occasions
(one in the morning, one in the evening),
Three 8's have been seen with 4,
and I have had glimpses of
courtship activities.
3 july - A nest was found about 158 yards
south of Lon Lake. It contained 2
eggs, which were light, khaki green.
The nest was located on a slight mound
which was about 8 feet from a
small pond (40x60' feet). The nest was
exposed and was composed mostly of
grass (lying), plus some down. Both 8's
were present.
8 july Banow-Shirovilk, Alaska
60-80 seen near Ales. 1 male seen
on pond at Skroovik (wanija).
10 july Skroovik, Alaska
A nest was found 150 yards
east of Wanigan pond near State
O.O. The nest is located in a
crevise at the edge of a polygon.
The nest was composed of pieces
of grass + down - all mured
Together. There were 7 brown-
green eggs.