Alaska species accounts, v4430
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Maclean 1964 C. fuscicollis ca. 100 yds from nest. 1 bird attending chicks - no distraction display. Flew around area, but made no sound. Chicks squatted motionless until ♀ landed, then ran over and were brooded. Groups of 3 and 4 birds seen - no large flocks. 13 July 2 birds together - both Area. Wish I coulda shot 'em. Smaller groups of A, 9. ♀#7 with 4 chicks. No other birds in area. ♀ brooding young ca. 40 yds. from nest. i.e.- has moved back closer to nest (or is another ♀ with brood.) No distraction Display. 14 July ♀ 12 w/ 3 still ca. 80 yds. from nest cup. Chicks disperse, then watch as ♀ reassembles them. All on foot - one by one. Forums are, then searches for 2♂ with 1♂ following, then for 3♂ with 1♂ + 2♂ following. ♀ with 1 chick ca. 120 yds. N. of #12 - closer to low polygon area. Chick collected - Maclean - 277. 25.4 g- i.e.- earlier hatching than any of others. Noticeably advances in size, development of contour and flight feathers. Only 1 bird in attendance. Taken on 1SA 3 5.