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Holmes,R
1959
Calcaris lapponicus
6.
18 june Barrow, Alaska
The nest in the drum area contained 5
eggs at 1000. Very little activity was noted
however, several males were going through
their aerial displays.
19 june Barrow, Alaska.
Several pairs seen along the bear
ridge and between them and
the A.R. The aerial displays are
still being carried on. According
to the specimens collected by F.B.
Some females are almost through
with egg-laying while others have
laid only one or two eggs.
20 june Barrow, Alaska
One nest containing 5 eggs was found on
the beach ridge. The female was collected
and contained one egg in the oviduct.
21 june Barrow, Alaska
The first nest found in the drum area
still contains 5 eggs and the female is
setting. Another nest was found further
so. in the Drum Area and contained
4 eggs. Aerial displays and
occas. chasing are still seen
throughout the tundra.
22 june Barrow, Alaska
The nests described above all have