Alaska species accounts, part 2, v4221
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Holmes, R 1963 43. E. melanotus 7 July Barnes, Flasha Two 88 were still displaying - with hoots + brief slides. Four or five chases 1/4 by 88 never seen + these were accompanied by jaffle Calls. The ground counterparts were seen 2-3 krows - caws were heard. The crows seen were weak; lasting only a sec. or two. The number of 98 was confusing - I don't believe they were all for nests or in two or three cases - there were flocks of 2-3 or 4 98 - see census sheets. There were also flocks of 88 along the plate. 98 chased other 98 - the latter were believed not to be nesters. - no ground aggression was seen. - there were all supplanted when aerial chase. 98 were also noted chasing 88 (in flocks). The waders fly after mid - given Mr & Mrs note - the hunt seemed to be a case of the nest. There was noted 48 during the day. Nests: #5 - gone - hatched July 5-6 #17 - present - one 4 eggs, 1/2 9 #4 - hatchery - 3/4 + 1E #11 - 4 eggs 9 #25 - 4 eggs + 9 - nest 5.0 - 102, centre low 10 x 5' mound - moss & pine cover #14 - empty - hatched July 5-6 #15 - well 8 eggs + 9