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MacLean
1966
included the willows along the river
bank. Birds were seen displaying
over there, and perched on ice blocks
along river, as well as feeding on bare
mud under the willows. ♂ were
still defending territories actively -
displaying and chasing encroaching
birds. Shot 2 ♂ - both seen displaying,
but both had well developed brood
patches (SM 500, 501). Walked over
marsh broken by frequent ponds
covering river terrace. Saw 1 ♂
pectoral and 2 ♂ red-backs - not
enough Caliornine activity for much
study. Collected 3 ♀ and 2 ♂ Red
Phalaropes. (Ray's boy lost one of
the ♂ while carrying them. Others -
SM 496, 497, 498, 499.) Each of the ♀
has a well developed, shelled egg in
the oviduct. One looked complete,
and ready to lay; others - spotting was
underway, with ground cover complete.
These were 2nd, 2nd, and 3rd eggs of
clutches. ♂ was developing brood patches-
not quite complete. Red Phalarope
habitat here looked about as at
Barrow.
Returned to camp and processed