Alaska eggs and nests notes, v4497
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(5) 332 Aceipiter velox. Sharp-shinned Hawk. 5/2" May. 24th 1907 Lake Hasselborg, Admiralty, S. Alas. Nest was situated in a hemlock tree and was 12 ft. up on a small branch against the trunk of the tree. The nest contained two eggs, and the oviduct of the female contained another just ready for extrusion when she was shot. The nest was composed of small twigs from a few inches to a foot long and was loosely woven and flat. Both birds, the nest and eggs were secured. -6- 297a 6/7 June 2-1907 Pleasant Bay-Admiralty Island, Alaska. Nest was only a shallow hole scratched in the moss and bark of a hemlock that stood on a hillside covered with snow. The nest was on the up hill side and was right on the roots of the tree. It was lined with feathers from the q which was secured. The q was very tame and could almost be picked off the nest. Incubation about 1/2. Collected by Allen E. Hasselborg.