Alaska species accounts, part 2, v4221
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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)