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Holmes, R.
1960
Jane Barrow, Alaska
Nycka scandaca
was located on a polygon top near
the edge of the lake. Nest #7 was
then checked and was found to
contain 10 eggs. It is located on
the edge (valley slope [near its
low end]). Only #7 was seen. The
mound of lemmings (#10) was checked
and no additional lemmings had been
added. The 8 was still present and
was performing the dracula display
when I first arrived. This took place
about 35 yards from the mound on a
low polygon top. During the remainder
of the time spent in the area, he did
not display again. Nest #1 was
located & it contained 9 eggs.
The pair was present here.
During the evening, we checked #7
& #8. The pair at nest were present &
could be seen clearly; since the nest was
checked this morning, it was not
looked at again. #8 was found and all
eggs had been broken. No human
footprints or any other footprints
were noted. Both birds were present
however; and the 8 was seen during the
dracula display with [illegible]