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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.
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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.