Alaska species accounts, part 3, v4222
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Holmes,R 1962 C. alpina 23 June Barrow, Alaska Checked the area of Voth bluff - south east of the Caveater site - where C.B.'s were fairly common last year. One km - one was only one bird (probably a pair located here) further no display activity was recorded. 24 June None seen in Insect areas. - west of Voth. 25 June [illegible] display activity at a census plot today. Two birds who flushed from nests were killed. One display heard off Ne plots; No flusher - no chasing. Another nest (#12) located on plot - NE south end - with 4 egg time. 80%. No distraction display. Nest located in a cup (which was used last year (Stake was still in place)). - eggs: 80% Covered by nearby grass. 26 June One bird on Elson removal plot - could not be collected. A pair located at south end / level ridge - No Giver, collected 'she had just laid (and he first egg.' - No display. Seen a bird In the afternoon - pair was encountered Elvok - 9 (with very short beak) were collected; Nest remained close by for a minute or so - but was out of gun range. - She had developed eggs, but none have been laid (at least