Alaska species accounts, part 4, v4284
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Holms,R. 1959 Calcaris Laponicus 5. 13 June Barrow, Alaska hard to spot once they land on a patch of tundra. 14 June Barrow, Alaska Several males were seen going through their aerial displays, despite the Sewind. One nest was found in a crevice formed by the crooking of the wind. The nest was made of dried grasses woven together with a small cup-shaped nest. about 2" across. There were a few feathers in the Nest and 1 egg. The egg was brown with blackish mottlings. 15 June Barrow, Alaska 1400. The nest described above was checked and found to contain 2 eggs. Many of the pairs seem to be nesting now. The males are still going through their flight displays, and The females are remaining rather sent. we. 2200. The nest was checked again and contained two eggs still 17 June Barrow, Alaska The above-mentioned nest in the dorm area now contains 4 eggs.(at 1110).