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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