Alaska species accounts, part 1, v4220
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28 June. Barrow, Alaska A flock of 9 seen standing on a mound on gasoline ridge. Also three were noted just SOUTH of the A.A.C.S. 30 June. Barrow, Alaska. 3 males seen flying over drain area. 6 July. Barrow, Alaska A nest was located in the area west of the pipeline about 100 yards (due W. 1 A.A.C.S.). It was in a dry polygon which was covered with last year dry brown grass. The nest contained 47 tan or buffy colored eggs. The nest itself was made with down and a few of the grasses. When the female was flushed, she couldn't take off, so she flopped along on the slope toward the lagoon. As she did so, a Pomarine Jaeger swooped at her and hovered just above her. Finally she was able to take off, and he lost his interest and turned away