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Holmes,R
1963
Calcanis lapponica
27may Barrow, Alaska
Longspun now scattered over the tundra - mostly in singles (8?) or
in pairs (8+4). Two chases between
males were noted. Several
adventury songs were heard. Activity
seems light.
28 may - frequent in drum areas near Sod. Not
much singing going -- but several or so
chases have been noted.
30 may Still the most abundant bird on the
Tundra but singing is not yet intense.
Occasional chases are seen -- (before 2
8:30).
2 June - The nest cannot be at all open
patches / tundra visited today --
Trip to Shroud - most birds appeared
as pairs.
7 June Nest building by $ - carrying feathers &
Nest under Overhang was along a
low flat-top yot's jun - Telse bluff p.
Capercaillie seen several times during the
Day.
8 June Nest with 5 eggs + sitting $ on side of mound
16' off cakewaker Road near Trapline III A+B.
12 June Nest with 6 eggs + one $ - on Removal
Plot (Bison) - on west side of road,
with overhanging preci y sod.