Holmes, P. 1959 Anas acuta 7 July Barrow, Alaska The nest was checked again at 1200 and it still contained 7 eggs. When the nest was found yesterday, the female had been flushed and the nest was "lift open" (that is the eggs were visible. This time the female was seen down the slope away, and the down had been brought over the eggs, thereby concealing them from any predators. 8 July Barrow, Alaska A group of 15 males were seen near Voth's Area. 13 July Barrow, Alaska The nest was checked at 1500. The female was incubating, and there were still 7 eggs. 17 July Barrow Alaska The nest still contains the 7 eggs. 18 July Barrow Alaska The nest had hatched at 1000 and one three young could be found in the vicinity. They were a light gray color with a white stripe above the eye. The bill was bluish. The female was not seen.