I. Cote 1957 Branta nigricans 28 July Pitt Point west of the site. Apparently there was a 100% failure of this nesting attempt by the Brent. This may have resulted because of the early seasonal decline of the lemming population and the consequent predation by seals and jaegers. Why Brent "visit" or nesting new cools is a question that begs for an answer. 29 July Pitt Point A flock of some 60-65 were seen on one of the lake-like areas of the view SW of the 'water' lake.