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Holmes, R.
1959
Erolia fuscicollis
22 june Barrow, Alaska
The male was seen displaying several
times and was patrolling the territory
regularly. The female or second male
was not seen.
23 june Barrow, Alaska
The nest was discovered in the late
afternoon just n. of the crest of the
ridge in rather dry grounds. It was
about 40 feet from a small pond
and was on a small mound. The
nest was "lined" with grass and
was covered by rather tall grass.
It contained three eggs so egg-laying
probably began on or near the 21st. The
eggs are greenish brown with dark
brown blotches near the large
end. Upon flushing the female from
her nest (by following and frightening
mole), we waited until they settled
down and then moved back about
100 feet. The female flew right
back and walked around
nervously for about a minute.
Then she gradually worked her
way to her nest and immediately
began to sit. When she was again
flushed, she stayed about 10 feet (ass)