Alaska species accounts, part 2, v4221
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Holmes, R 1959 10 July Barrow, Alaska A nest with four eggs was found in the Voth's area just west of the exclusions. 11 July Barrow, Alaska The nest described above from Voth's area was again checked as it contained the 4 eggs. Both birds were present. 10 July Barrow, Alaska The nests near AACs were checked during the late afternoon. Nest No. 1 contained the 4 eggs; only the incubating bird was present. #2 still had eggs; no birds present. #3 had 1 egg and 3 chicks, which were mostly black, white, and rufous; 1 parent bird was present. #4 had four eggs still; both birds present in the area. The nest in Tholm are still had eggs; no bird at the nest. 13 July Barrow, Alaska The nests near AACs were again checked at 1330. #1 had four eggs and no adult present. #2 had 4 eggs and no adult present #3 had no eggs and no sign of the