Alaska species accounts, v4430
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Maclcan 1964 C. fuacicolis when flock groupes (to insure collection of flocking individuals) - #286, 287, 288. #286 - as ♀. Broo patches present, but non- vascular. Molt in initial stages - summer plumage still apparently complete. #287 - as ♂ - molt to fall plumage nearly complete. #288 - as ♂ - molting heavily, but not as far along as 287. 17 July Checker gaslino Ridge traplines. Flock still in same area - W. of Ridge. Adult giving distraction display - W. side of ridge, near parking area. Adult w/ 4 chicks together with adult Baird and 3 chicks moving N. along W. edge of No. Measow lake. 18 July Adult w/ 3 chicks in wet mead (6A 3 3) across Volsellag Slough on road to fertilizer plot. 19 July Presumed ♀ - lone bird flying actively around fixed area; calling, but not giving distraction displays - collected. (Maclcan, #296). ♀ - beginning molt (heavy on head; light elsewhere). Brood patch present - non vascular. Molt data is beginning to fall into place, 30 July 2 birds together, flying very actively near Voth Slough. Would land very