Alaska species accounts, part 2, v4221
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Helmeo.R. 1957 3 July Barrow, Alaska So far on in rather dry situations, either on the high ridge or on high dry plyphs. They have all been among dry grass. 6 July Barrow, Alaska Several nests were found and/or rechecked today. The two previous described were checked and incubating birds and eggs were still there. Two new nests were found in the same vicinity and are shown on a map Most of these nests were in pairs. Note: The second bird was still around. The above- mentioned map shows the nests and the pairs. The two new nests were also in rather dry position and on low dry grass. The eggs are not concealed from view by the grass but one quite conspicuous. One nest was found in the middle of the Drum area, about 20 yards from the eastern barrels. It contained two usual brown eggs