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557.
Gilmore
1931
Alcuitian SAVANNAH Sparrow 01
May 24 Solgoci Harbo, Solgoci Is., Alaska
Very common - most often seen on
hill sides & flats - around willows,
Scarse on top of ridges & along sea
shore. Commonest form of bird.
May 31 Unalaska, Unalaska Is., Alaska
Very common - by far the commonest
form - seen often from sea level
far up sides of hills. Seems to
prefer open fields.
June 11 Unalakleet Norton Sd. Alaska
Quite common in tundra. Two
nests found, well concealed. Concealed
under dwarf birch. 4" across, 3"
deep - lined with duck (?) feathers;
5 eggs, light blue background &
dark brown blotches.
Sept. 10 Unalaska, Unalaska Is., Aleutians
The commonest land bird. Seen
almost every where one goes, but
they prefer a bushy or heavily
overgrown habitat. I have seen
them skylk along a path in front
of me for 100 yds or so, progressing
by short swift runs rather than