1. Code 1959 Lagopus lagopus July Oshille from Etivluk to Uniat - more seen along the river, although remains, some fresh, were found at gyrfalcon kills. 24 July Oshille below Avakktewuk - an adult ♂ and 9 young seen on a terrace on right limit of river. 9 distracted as though young were present. 1 August Oshille at Kishikavorah R. - juvenile ptarmigan found at peregrine aerial. 1 August Oshille above Ocean Point - flock of 16, including 6-8 juveniles seen brought back of peregrine cliff. Peregrine attacked when I flushed. juveniles down, but adult ♂ flushed out before the falcon several times, as if deliberately drawing the predator away from the young. 4 August Oshille below Itkilik - 2 adults and 9 flying juveniles seen in willows brush along side slough. 5 Aug Oshille below Itkilik - pair & seven young 7 Aug Uniat - pair of ptarmigan near T8 acted like a brood was present - also one male heard cackling in the area.