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Holmes, R.
1960
Erolia alpina
8 July Skvoavik, Alaska
Maker located a nest on the top
of The Brook ridge yesterday. It
contained 4 eggs. Only 1 or 2 broods
were seen between the camp to
Wanijan. At the wanija, an occasional
I could be heard in aerial display,
including The bride with the nest
near the sled. This nest when checked
had 2 small young + 2 eggs, which
were pipping. Both adults were
in abundance + both were excited. An
distraction display was seen, however.
A low fence was placed around the
nest to retain the young for
banding. The other nest further
west had already hatched, so
there were no sign of the
adults or young. By midnight,
The nest near the wanija had completely
hatched + all 4 young were in the
nest cups. Another brood was seen
just west 1 stake 2.4.
9 June - Three of the young were in the melon
this morning; these were banded and
released. Both adults were present
and gave the rah, rah, rah..., call.
The birds in the pen were extremely