Alaska species accounts, part 4, v4284
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Holmes, R. 1966 2. Asis Flammicus 8 July Barrow, Alaska Makers I I vented The nest found by Warns yesterday?). It is located west? The pipeline - opposite A.A.C.S. The nest is located on a top of a low, bush-centered polygo and on a crotch in the top of this shrub. There are 4 eggs, which are smoother than chicken eggs & are more glossy. The wos m definite nest material. 18 July - The above nest has been checked by Mohr & Warner during the last few days. Today, however, it had two eggs which bore snail-jagged (1/2" diameter). The third egg was cold; The 4th was not available to see. 23 July Meese River, Alaska A nest was found near the cow mine. It was located about 50 yards away from the bluff overlooking the river. The nest was among the tops grass & consisted of some melted down grass & numerous feathers. There were 6 youngs, and I who wasn't over 2-3 days old. Only in adult was present near the