Alaska species accounts, part 2, v4221
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Holmes, R. 1960 "Erolia" mclandos 2 July Skroault, Alaska The frequency of display has definitely gone down during the last 3-4 days. It is heard now only on occasions, and 85 with enlarged sheets are also rarely seen, although chasing continues. 3 July Two large flocks were seen at The South end of the lake (Skroault). Are comprised of 16 85s, No. 27 C's. These birds were feeding in the flat marshy areas along the edge of the water. 6 July Barrow, Alaska A flock of 35 seen in Ust's Slough; 7 of these were collected. Very few are now seen on the tundra & no hooting has been heard for several days. Several of these were body molting. 8 July Skroault, Alaska The nest west of the camp was still intact, and a new one was found a few NE from 17 plots. This one is on the top of a high polygon (with troughs up to 1½'). The nest is located within 2' of through and in is a patch of standing snow. There is grass in