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Holmes,R.
1957
Streperaum pomarinus
20 July Barrow, Alaska
adults were there showing sign of
disturbance as I approached. However,
after an hours search, The chicks could
not be found. When Nest #1 was
disturbed by checking the nest area
putting up the fence, the adults became
quite excited and would fly around
with a downward swoop at me.
Also at that time, 7 other jays gather
around harassing the nesting pair, so I
had all these birds to chase. I
before I was attacked again.
26 July Barrow, Alaska
Several were seen near Nuwuk along
the coast.
22 July Barrow, Alaska
Nest #1 was still piggling. The adult
birds were very excited. #3 was chated
and no chicks were found. Two
jays were present, but did not
become excited upon my approach.
23 July Barrow, Alaska
Nest #1 contained 4 downy young
at 1300. Nest #3 was still deserted,
but one young was found about
20 yards away among some high
polysom. It was handled and