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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