Alaska species accounts, part 4, v4284
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Holmes,R 1960 Calcanius lapponicus 24 June Barrow, Alaska a nut was found in the cracked edge 1< polygon, south wolf. cloudy. Yggp + 2 Was incubating. 3-5 singing as starting to drop off; only two songs were heard today. 4 July A few seen - The B.R. census plot, but no young or nests found. The number been seen to be lower than last year, but were relatively good. Two fledgling seen flying near Volk Road. The nest near the N. end (The road - from a June 10 - failed - destroyed? - also There was a woodcock just west of the road. The nest near The aerial town- was destroyed by A.F. Whalen. 7 July Flying young seen No. 1 boths are. - little activity. 15 July Very little activity has been noted. Occas. Adults are seen, including 3-5 in seemingly good plumage. No brood-failed young have been noted recently, and birds generally appears to be scarce. 24 July None seen - The No. 20 acre 1 plot B.R. plot during Perfection. 26 July - Small groups 1-3-4 seen between Footprint Ftwork + again near The wanigan.