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SP Myers
1978
Nyctea scandiaca
Barrow, N. Slope Borough, Alaska
31 May scanning horizon from Garline Road found 8 Nyctea including 3 displaying f (flight and Dracula-display with Lemmus in bill) and one & looking as if on nest.
1 June 2 nests - one with 2 eggs one with 3.
3 June 3rd nest observed (♂ carrying Lemmus to ♀ in butterfly flight, ♀ obviously incubating)
but too far away to be confirmed.
5 June 2 insects now have 1 more egg apiece
15 June NS 1 w/ [illegible] eggs; NS 2 w/7. for precise laying schedule so phenology notes