Alaska species accounts, part 1, v4405

Childs, Henry E., 1924-
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H. E. Childs 1951-1963 Alaska Species Accounts Part 1 Birds: Gaviidae - Scolopacidae
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H. E. Childs 1951 - 1963 Alaska Species Accounts Part 1 Birds: Gaviidae - Scolopacidae
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CHILDs 1951 RED-THROATED LOON Gavia stellata June 28 Point Barrow, Alaska We saw a great splashing on a marsh [illegible] camp and were surprised to see a pair of Pac. Loons fighting with a pair of three birds. They were not as wary as the Pacific but flew before we got near. June 29 A pair in the same area. July 7 We found a nest (c=2) on a tussock in the middle of a pool 25' across 0.5 W of camp.
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Childs 1957 Gavia Stellata June 10 Mouth Pitmegea River, Alaska One calling June 15 Pitmegea River, Cape Sabine, Alaska A pair on a pot-hole w/ camps just beneath. June 18 Found nest, no eggs 1415 June 19 Nest has one egg 1430. 20 June "still" "" 2330. Eskimo shot 3 at river mouth. 21 June 2200 Two eggs in nest. Loon stayed in pond, body mainly submerged and head stretched out flat along water surface. Flew after I passed by. 28 Jun Have found a nest on every puddle or lake 25' long or larger. This bird is the only water bird of any sort in abundance near camp. 7 July 2 nests, 30' apart in one pond across river from camp. 10 July Three pairs at Titus Creek 24 July Pitmegea River, 2 mi. SE Cape Sabine, Alaska This was the first point on our way downstream that we saw these birds and they were about the rest of the way back. 16 Aug Pitmegea River, Cape Sabine, Alaska May be in the last two weeks the 3+ pairs of loons have performed their flight song or pair re-inforcement song in a loosely organized flock. One yields a solosong while the other gives a mallard-like call.
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Childs 1958 Gavia stellata 30 may Litwega River, Cape Sabine, Alaska Several seen in flight. Flight call given. 1 Jun Same. Not as abundant as last year. 3 Jun When am came out in the even watched courtship display in a group of 5 birds on the river. It was a most interesting performance. The birds straighten their bodies at about 60° and so only a little white of the breast shows and proceed to race around in this position. At first 3 of the 5 were involved but finally only two did at it. It looked like two head waters racing for a trip! 5 Jun Courtship by 5 on river but did not watch as on my way to trap lines. 7 Jun Pair flushed from pond where they rested last year. 11 Jun Pair flushed from pond in center of loon Marsh several times lately 18 July Litwega River, 7mi SE Cape Sabine, Alaska Shot a g and a Pintail with me shot on a small pond 60x20' ad found that she had a nest with one egg. She had large follicle 30mm so must have just started.
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Chulds 1959 Javia stellata 29 June Putnager River, Cape Sabine, Alaska Pair nesting in lawn marsh but not in same ponds last two years. Old nest site, rebuilt. Man has located any nests in his hikes. 4 nests in ponds across river. 12 July Patnemea River, 7mi SE Cape Sabine, Alaska A pair on pond upstream. 17 July Wannaght, Alaska Pair heard calling on marsh. 22 July Meade River Coal Mine, Alaska Heard calling. 31 July Patnemea River, Cape Sabine, Alaska Nest on plot 1 successful and both young there. Bill has found several others in very small ponds. 7 Aug 2 down young with adults seen on river. Probably from pond lack of calm where nest was located. Pond no larger than 40 x 20'.
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Child 1963 Javia stellata 16 June Wannwright, Alaska Several pairs on marsh. Flight song heard. 3 July Barrow, Alaska Very few seen this year.
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CHILDS 1951 Pacific Loon Gavia arctica June 18 Point Barrow, Alaska One flew back & forth between LE + LW. June 19 Bar marsh June 21 Pair on stream 5 of marsh June 28 See R.T. Loon. July 4 Rose took a 9 5 of capt towards the village July 14 We saw a bird on a nest in area where I got the Spectacled Eider. July 19 We checked nest and found 2 eggs Aug 6 East Bannak, 110 mi SSE Barrow, Alaska A pair of Pacific Loons were seen on the lake and their behavior and calls compared with the Yellow billed Loon. The pair remained together despite my chasing in a canoe and they gave a harsh guttural note regularly that contrasted strongly with the melodious laugh of the other species. As they dove they give a high pitched squeek as if ggelling air from the air sacs. They easily outswam & outdove me in the canoe and almost appeared to enjoy the chase. They are much smaller than adamsii.
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Childs 1955 Gavia arctica June 28 Point Barrow, Alaska One flying and calling near live plot #2. June 29 Many (10+) seen at point at 2100. July 6 Atkausk, Meade River, Alaska 2 calling over marsh July 8 one flew overhead. July 15 Wainwright Alaska a lot of calling over marsh to east. Aug & Point Barrow, Alaska Found a loon at Birchick with a green throat. It was in too bad shape to save the whole skin. So I saved only the head and measurements. I cannot be sure from Baily whether it is this or viridigularis.
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Childs 1957 Junia arctica June 15 Pitmegea River, Cape Sabine, Alaska. 10 or one in river or in flight June 19 3 in flight. 30 June 4 on ocean off river mouth. 10 July One seen offshore near Thetis Creek 24 July Pitmegea River, 12 mi SE Cape Sabine Alaska Again seen on lakes, three being much bigger than anything to the north. Asked that seen
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child 1958 Gavia arctica 12 July Pitnugea River, Cape Soline, Alaska 5 seen in lead off river north ½ mile 24 July Several seen offshore. 17 July Pitnugea River, 12 mi SE Cape Soline, Alaska 2 seen on U shaped lake. 18 July Pitnugea River, 7 mi SE Cape Soline, Alaska again on the lakes 29 July Pitnugea River, Cape Soline, Alaska Found a dead one at the mouth of the river — nude skeleton.
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Child 1963 Javia arctica Barbeddled 10 July Bernard River, N.W.T., Canada One seen flying over large lake north of Camp. 20 July Barrow, Alaska One seen on Skroah.
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CHILD'S 1951 Yellow-billed Loon Gavia adamsii Aug 6 East Ammalik, 110 mi SSE Barrow, Alaska Mayer and I came upon a flock of 10 birds of this species on the lake. These birds are very large, making the Pacific loon look small in comparison. They, like the other loons, are very wary and did not allow very close approach. Their call is a melodious who-who-oo-oo sounding like a laugh or a powerful Screech Owl. Several times during our stay we were awakened at night by their calling which came from the river ½ mile away and which sounded as if they were in a puddle behind the wanningan! Aug 20 Point Barrow, Alaska The eskimos have occasionally been seen with these birds, apparently taken inland. We have seen more within the Barrow region proper.
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Childs 1955 Gavia adamsii July 16 Warmwright, Alaska Saw several along the coast out in the ice offshore. July 26 Point Barrow, Alaska 2 flew over area back of labs at 1600 July 27 1 on the salt lagoon July 31 Many reports + records due, Dangerous, to the ice being close to shore
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Childs 1957 Gavia adamsii June 10 Agiah Lagoon, Near Bearfoot, Alaska One in flight. June 15 Pitnerger River, Cape Sabine, Alaska 4 seen in flight. 26 Jun one flew over the sand spit.
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Childs 1958 Gavia adamsi 27 May Wainwright, Alaska at 3a.m. at a whaling camp we were thrilled to see a spectacular flight of these magnificent birds. The first flock was composed of about 100 adult birds spread out over about 4 miles. About 10 minutes later another larger group came over calling with a peculiar trilling melodious song much like white-fronted geese. After these two large flights, fewer birds came along. However, the flight continued for most of an hour. They flew over quite low and although many shots were fired by us and the Eskimo none were collected. They are quite arrogant bird, not veering to one side when we moved or oversighting the tent. 12 June Pitherzen River Cape Sabine, Alaska One flew over us on ice headed north. 20 gun 5 king loons flew over the tent at 0900. 24 gun I seen offshore from lagoon.
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CHILD'S 1951 Great Blue Heron Aug 9 Point Barrow, Alaska Thompson and Rose flushed one from the dump which flew towards Binnick. As they are familiar with the bird at home and are good observers, there is no reason to doubt the identification. This is an apparent new record for the arctic slope
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CHILDs 1951 White-frontal Goose Anser albifrons June 13 Point Barrow, Alaska One flew over LE in the a.m. July 3 Wiggins reported 10 seen twice on lake and his transient on Elson Lagoon.
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Childs 1958 Anser albifrons 23 May Warmwright, Alaska One lone bird flew over the Village as we arrived at the school house. 28 May Saw several scattered pairs on return trip to Barron.
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Childs 1957 Philacte canagica June 10 Sand of Kasegatuk Bayoon, Alaska Flock of 5 seen twice from plane June 17 Pitmezer River, Cape Sabine, Alaska A flock of 5 rested on bar north of camp and across the river. 209 Eshkims shot some up the coast.
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CHILDs 1951 SNOW GOOSE Chen hyperborea June 15 Point Barrow, Alaska Frank saw me on the marsh. June 25 35 flower 5 of carp in a.m.; another flake in p.m. smaller in number.
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Childs 1958 Chen hyperborea 30 may Pitwagee River, Cape Selina Alaska Flock of 10 seen Twice in the evening 31 may See above. Flock of 4 seen near beach. 3 June Pite one 2 at river's mouth. 20 June One sleeping with 2 B.canadensis at Falcon Rock.
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Childs 1960 Chen hyperborea 26may Patnega River, Cape Sabine, Alaska 2 flocks of 10+ frightened up by planes 27may 5 near pond at mouth of river. 28may again near the ponds and a flock of 7 on ridge across the river been today 30may Flock of 10 on west marsh. June! Several hundred on Tundra up river.
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Childs 1963 Chen hyperboreus 12 July Bath Island, NWT, Canada Very numerous between Sachs and Bernard River. Flocks of 50-100 flightless birds seen, many with goslings. None seen near Bernard Rise.
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child 1957 Branta canadensis June 15 Pitweza River, Cape Sabine, Alaska a pair seen twice in flight up the river. May have been the same pair. 20 June 4 flew upriver. 22 June 2 very small geese landed on the bar. These appeared smaller than the goslings seen in some spot a week ago and certainly much smaller than the geese seen earlier. I thought they were Brant at first. 25 June Pair flew over at 1630 8 July With Merle taking an adult 2 and 3 day young about 1 mile up the river, this bird is added to the breeding list. The male got away as did one chick. These must be the birds noted above but where did they breed? Certainly not in the area shown on the map but farther up the river.
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Childs 1958 Branta Canadensis 10 Gun Putnega River, Cape Saline, Alaska Pete shot me on our bar. I got it on the bank near the coal mine. There were 3 others. 19 Gun a pair on bar near Falcon Rock.
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BLACK BRANT Branta nigricans CHILDS 1951 June 13 Point Barrow, Alaska Several small groups flew over today on the Tmount areas June 14 Flock of 50+ in open water along spit on east of the point. June 16 2 flocks of 7 flew over LE in the morning. July 4 30 flew over S of ARL July 7 a pair on lake N of LE. Aug 20 Large flocks have been passing over Brinirk in the last 10 days. A fairly good estimate could probably be made of the total number of Brant here.
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Branta nigricans Childs 1958 30 may Patwagea River, Caperdabine, Alaska Flock of 35 headed NW in evening. 39am Pete saw 2 at river's mouth. 99am Saw 3 + collected one at the river mouth 129am One near pond at river mouth 249am a flock 13 + 5 seen offshore
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Childs 1959 Branta nigricans Byur Baron, Alaska Winters been near the meade & mouth J Colville.
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CHILDs 1951 Pintail Anas acuta June 16 Point Barrow Alaska There was a flock of 6-10 on the open water in the south marsh. June 18 10+ on marsh aim. June 19 50+ " " p.m. June 23 They have not been present in the marsh since the ice went out + drained the marsh on the 20th June 25 Rose reported finding nest, clutch 8, May be mis- identified (later checked and verified as Pintail) July 10 Umiat, 400 ft., Alaska I flushed a 7 m one of the small ponds Aug 6 East Oumalik, 110 mi SSE Barrow, Alaska A pair flew over us on the lake
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Childs 1955 Anas acuta June 27 Point Barrow, Alaska 4 on the fresh water lake. July 2 McNab's nest is apparently deserted. Aug 5 Shot one ♀ in grass in pond Whizgashin's ridge. Was unable to retrieve specimen
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Childs 1957 Anas acuta June 10 Enroute to Wainwright, Alaska May seen in lagoons & the south June 11 Wainwright, Alaska One seen in flight over marsh. June 15 Pitmeza River, Cape Selina, Alaska 2 on the river; flock of 25 flew over. June 17 2 on marsh. 20 Jun Several seen up river 26 Jun Flock of 10 flew up river at 2200 10 July A ? is definitely nesting in area w/asty low marsh. We have seen her several times now. A flock of 25 flew west off shore in various places 12 July 3? on marsh. 24 July Pitmeza River, 12 mi SE Cape Selina, Alaska We got one juvenile from a brood of 7 on the ponds to the most of the river. These ponds are perhaps 1000-1500 ft long with a well developed floating great log along one edge, a rather interesting spot.
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Anas acuta Childs 1958 30 may Pitmegea River, Cape Sabine Alaska A pair seen several times and appear to be nesting in study area. 31 may 3 males seen pursuing one female. 1 june Flushed a 9 from nest w/eggs near stream (200' from water). Single male seen earlier, Saw 2 miles pursuing 9 very bright over river collie and males appear to try and dominate 9 by causing her to change direction of flight. 2 june Several seen on the marsh. 4 june These ducks are definitely more abundant this year. 29 june A flock of 7 D seen on West Marsh 11 june Flushed 2D + 9 along T5. 24 june 8 feeding with green-winged teal on layen. 8 July Pitmegea River, 16mi SE Cape Sabine, Alaska A 9 very anxious was seen on the two ponds. 13 july 9 with 7 ducklings seen on pond up the Northfork. 16 july a newly grown young was keyed late by the Rough-leg Hawk at the nest. 18 july Pitmegea River, 7mi SE Cape Sabine, Alaska Shot a fully molty 9 and a Red-throated Loon! with one shot on a small pond 9 Aug Pitmegea River, Cape Sabine Alaska Tentants & a cubent seen throughout.
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Childs 1959 Anas acuta 16 Jun Barrow, Alaska A goose near 15th area. 17 Jun Chibotok Point, Alaska Flock of 12 flew over. 25 Jun Pitmegea River, Cape Sabine, Alaska 2 pairs on river near mouth. Several females seen over tundra in last several days. 28 Jun Caught a juvenile in a trap and saw fifth 5 others, the gale gave a very determined broken wing distraction display. 13 July Pitmegea River, 7mi SE Cape Sabine, Alaska Flushed several single females in marsh 18 July Wamwright, Alaska A g. flushed in high polygons 20 July Meade River, Coal Mine, Alaska 2 seen flying over. 1 Aug Pitmegea River, Cape Sabine, Alaska Flushed me from pond on Loon Marsh 7 Aug 25 at estuary.
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Childs 1963 Anas acuta 16 June Wainwright, Alaska Several seen acting like settled birds. 3 July Barrow, Alaska a few individuals, generally 4's still around. No nests have been reported to me this year. 20 July 4 in eclipse plumage seen near Throat 31 July Pootwegah River, Cape Saline, Alaska 4 & 3 jrs seen in low Marsh
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Childs 1958 Great Scarp Duck aythya marila 249m Patweza River, Cape Saline Alaska Saw 3 at the river mouth when near the Beluga.
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CHILDS 1951 Steller's Eider Polysticta stelleri June 15 Point Barrow, Alaska Saw a flock of 10 in a pond south of the village on a trip with Schiller. June 16 At least 3 on the marsh, one of which gilched with a half-loaf we did not get. June 17 A pair in a flock on marsh displaying among each other with head bowing June 18 Flock 10+ on marsh in a.m. June 22 Flocks of 6-10 are commonly seen on the marsh displaying with head bobbing. We watched them dabble & tip-up while feeding yesterday. June 27 21 on LE; pair in marsh looking alert July 3 A flock of 10's were on LE Aug 20 Some rather large migrating flocks seen over Brinkie in the last week.
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Childs 1957 Polysticta stelleri June 11 Wainwright, Alaska a pair with 07 displaying seen in marsh east of village. 22 June Pitmegea River, Cape Sabine, Alaska Egglings brought in 2 males 2 July Pootsy on spit at river mouth. 10 July 25± on lagoon at Thetis Creek
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Childs 1959 Polypterus stelleri 25 June Patnogen River, Cape Saline, Alaska about 25 deg. N + 14 on island near mouth of river. Several males actively court & with great head bobbing by both sexes. 4 gill may at sand spit.
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Childs 1963 Polyticta stelleri 16 June Wainwright, Alaska 2 pairs in ponds near T3 . 5 July Barrow Alaska See D. marine Jaeger. Dave collected a pair. 23 July ♀ = 6 small young W of Voth area 24 July about 50 ♀ & 2♂ on fresh lake 11 August Wainwright, Alaska ♀ = 3 ½ gram young were seen in small pond near T1, this morning.
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CHILD'S 1951 SPECTACLED EIDER Arctonetta fischeri: June 28 Point Barrow, Alaska. One was asleep on atussock in a marsh SW of camp. We were downwind forced in breaking upon it. I shot it with a 9+ #6 and it flew away. We followed Frank but it with a 6. [illegible] made a skeleton of it. July 13 One 0 with 4 0 on west side of marsh. July 20 The 4 0's were present in the same area but no 0.
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Child 1958 Arctonetta fischeri Savatonia 26 May Warmwright, Alaska Eskimo shot me male of a pair that flow over whaling camps. In another there was one male away 51 King Eiders. 2 June Patuxee River, Cape Sabine, Alaska Pete shot a 5' at the river's mouth. No female was seen 12 Jun Shot at a 9' not in the ice 24 Jun One mottled bird seen at river mouth.
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CHILDS 1951 KING ELDER Someteria spectabilis June 13 Point Barrow, Alaska I collected a 0? sitting alone on the marsh south of the first ridge. June 14 Flock of 60? flew over the point this morning June 28 Pair on Salt Pond SW of Camp. June 29 A pair in the same area. July 16 A flock of 150 flew over 88 Aug 20 My records of counts at Binnik are primarily concerned with this species
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Childs 1955 Somateria spectabilis June 27 Point Barrow, Alaska a flock of 12-15 flew over the lab. June 29 Collected a male at the point. July 18 Wainwright, Alaska Flock of 25 going north July 31 Point Barrow, Alaska large flocks moving southwest now
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Childs 1957 Somateria spectabilis 24 June Patwyea River, Cape Sabine, Alaska a pair were resting on the sand spit. 10 July a few at Thetus Creek 15 am a pair seen resting on the beach
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Childs 1958 Somateria spectabilis 22 May Barrow, Alaska We found one dead of starvation on the tundra near the Voth area. Others have been found and reported by the Eskimos near the Drara. 23 May Several flocks reported flying along shore. Saw one flock of 300 miles on the way to the Village. 26 May Wainwright, Alaska Eskimos shot 51 at me while Camp 10 miles offshore. We saw many flocks, few having more than 100 individuals. 1792 Patuxent River Cape Sabine, Alaska A flock of about 10 were asleep on the sand bar at the mouth of the river. 24 May Flock of 20+ offshore
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CHILD'S 1951 COMMON PACIFIC EIDER Somateria mollissima June 28 Point Barrow, Alaska We have seen these species in flocks flying overhead irregularly since arrival. So far we have been unable to distinguish which species Aug. 17 Tom Cain brought in a 5' in eclipse plumage that he picked up along the beach. It had apparently starved to death judging from the condition of the pectoral muscles and the lack of fat. The plumage of the neck + head are remarkably different from the breeding plumage and give the bird an appearance of a white-fronted goose. This interesting, how much people will believe when you keep a straight face For how courteous others can be when you keep a straight face ;]
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Child 1958 Somateria mollissima 1 July Pitasagee River, Cape Sabine, Alaska a flock of 15+ flew by the river mouth this p.m. 2997 a flock of 25 in various stages of molt were resting on the sea side of the bar at the mouth of the river.
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chlds 1957 Histrionicus histrionicus June 15 Patnega River, Cape Sabine, Alaska 3 seen flying river and 1 down. Bailey does not record them north of the arctic circle June 17 a gain on river N of camp. 20 June Harry Brown said Eskimos at rivermouth shot 2. 22 July Patnega River, 20 t miles SE Cape Sabine, Alaska Two swan ahead of the boat just out of range but we could not get them. 23 July Patnega River, 15 miles SE Cape Sabine, Alaska Got another shot but missed. Perle has done all the shooting. Collected a juvenile, hope of this species. 24 July Patnega River, 10 mi SE Cape Sabine, Alaska Tried several times for another q. Caught one in a little bay where it apparently couldn't take off but we didn't realize this until too late. It ran across the bank to the river and although splattered twice with 12 ga. got away.
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Childs 1958 Histrionicus histrionicus 3 June Putnega River, Cape Sabine, Alaska a pair flew downstream 6 June 3 pairs flew upriver this evening. Pete said he saw 7 at the river mouth. He calls them the "helicopter" ducks. 9 June Collected a ♀ out in the ice off the river. A mdr (6?) of pairs were seen. 10 June Pete got a ♂. 11 June ♂ flew down river 12 June Several seen off river mouth 8 July Putnega River, 16 miles SE Cape Sabine, Alaska 2♀♀ seen at cliff downstream. 18 July Putnega River, 7 mi SE Cape Sabine, Alaska One ♀ seen on river.
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Childs 1958 Melanitta perspicillata 12 June Patnugen River, Cape Sabine, Alaska a pair were seen off river mouth between shore and ice. 24 June - a flock of 15 at river mouth. 8 July Patnugen River, 16 miles SE Cape Sabine, Alaska One $ with 2 white wing scoters on ponds 16 July Still present on lakes.
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Cholds 1959 Melanitthe perspicillata 25 june Pitmezer River, Cape Solina, Alaska 20 seen resting on river near island at mouth 1 july Two flachs of about 15 seen off river in ice 4 july about 10 present
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Childs 1958 Melanitta fusca 31 May Pitmegea River, Cape Sabine, Alaska again flew up river in a.m. 12 June a flock of 30? and 2? at river mouth. 8 July Pitmegea River, 16 miles SE Cape Sabine Alaska Gotten with a 4 Surf Scoter on ponds. Shot one and broke wing but could not get it as it could still dive.
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Childs 1959 Melanitta fusca deglandi 1 July Pitmozea River, Cape Sabine, Alaska Two females flew over cabin in p.m. 4 July a & seen with 3 Ann. Scotene.
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Childs 1959 Oidemia nigra 25 June Pittozer River, Cape Sabine, Alaska 3♀ were seen nesting or roosting in late p.m. 29 June 2♀ at island — maybe > but one after all! 4 July all 3♀ + 1♀ white-wing Scoter present.
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CHILD'S 1951 Old Squaw Clangula hyemalis June 13 Point Barrow, Alaska. 2 flocks of 10 flew over Elson Transit in the morning. A pair was in the open water south of the first ridge alluring. June 14 Flocked 50 cannon over point June 16 Cannon in the marsh with pintails June 18 2 on LE June 25 Several on fresh water lake between road and fire for last 4-5 days July 2 Gil + 9 found a nest, c=8, on a hummock in the candump back of ARL. Nest lined with black down with light centers July 15 Checked above nest, only 6 eggs. 9 or more and allowed me to approach within 3 ft. of here. Eggs covered with down. ♀ has very small white area thru egg. July 20 ♀ still incubating. I got some good close up shots of her on the nest. Gil checks my original count of 8 — where did the 2 eggs go? Old squaws are common on the fresh water pond. July 23 Egg still not hatched at 1400, 2100. July 28 The situation at the nest during the last 3 days is as follows. 7/26 1300 2 eggs pipped pipped 2000 " " with small holes. 7/27 1330 1 young hatched, banded; 1 dead partly out of egg 1 young came out of egg, chip in egg 1800 Young left nest; one dead; one just hatched, not dry.
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CHILD'S 1951 OLD-SQUAW Clangula hyemalis 2. July 28 Point Barrow, Alaska 1800 cont [illegible] Eggs and young covered with down lining. 7/28 Nest deserted; 1 young dead; 1 young still in egg, dead. 3 eggs cold, showing no development. Aug 6 East Ammalik, 110 mi. SSE Barrow, Alaska A group of 8 were seen on the lake and only by very close approach and gun-fire were we able to get one of them to fly a short distance. I imagine that they were in molt. Aug 20 Point Barrow, Alaska Small numbers of the species have been regular in occurrence on Elson Lagoon.
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Childs 1955 Canis lupus June 26 Point Barrow, Alaska Flock of 50 on the fresh water lake. July 5 Atkaonk, Meade River, Alaska Several seen on the small ponds near Camp. July 15 Wainwright, Alaska Flocks common along the shore
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Childs 1957 Clangula hyenolais June 10 Enroute to Wainwright, Alaska May seen in lagoons June 15 Pitmezen River, Cape Sabine, Alaska An adult male seen flying river. 20 June 3 at river mouth 26 June 10 at river mouth. One flew up river at 2200 2 July 50 E at river mouth. Yesterday a chick came peeping thru camp and I chased and caught it on the other side of the river. On the way back it jumped out of the boat and dove so I could not catch it — a merry chase with John Cantlon watching. The birds at the river mouth are in all stages of plumage, Some with white heads as well as eye patches. 10 July about 40 at Totti Creek 24 July Pitmezen River, 12mi SE Cape Sabine, Alaska a 9 with several young seen on the ponds at three of the river.
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Childs 1958 Clangula Hyemalis 26 May Wainwright, Alaska Many flasba migrate on the rough ice 10 mile offshore. 1 June Pitwesza River, Cape Sabine, Alaska a pair seen flying up river. 2 June Several pairs flew upriver. A large flock heard high overhead at low marsh. 4 June Pair acting "nesty" on pond near 6 M in Low Marsh. 5 June Same. 9 June Common in ice off river. 12 June Same 24 June Many offshore. A pair a day nesting on pond near river mouth. 1 July 50+ at river mouth. 8 July Pitwesza River, 16 mi SE Cape Sabine, Alaska 4 on river near ponds. 29 July Pitwesza River, Cape Sabine, Alaska 4, apparently flightless in stream, others offshore - not numerous
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Childs 1959 Clangyta hyemalis 16 Jun Barrow, Alaska Several seen 18 Jun Pain in drum area 20 Jun Paterzea River, Cape Sabine, Alaska A prin landed on the river upstream about 200 seen at mouth of river 25 Jun 5 July Same " July Paterzea River, 2mi SE Cape Sabine, Alaska 69 with 7 gang seen in a small pond. 31 July Paterzea River, Cape Sabine, Alaska Probably less than 20 at rotway. 7 Aug 3 at testimony.
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Childs 1963 Clangula hyemalis 16 June Warmupft, Alaska Pairs common on the ponds. 5 July Barrow, Alaska 1st fresh water lake. No nests reported this year. 11 July Bernard River, Banks Island, NWT., Canada One flew over lake 5W of camp.
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Childs 1957 Mergus serrator June 18 Pitmegea River, Cape Sobrin, Alaska a pair seen down the river. 20 June 4 near camp on river. Flew upstream. 24 June 10 on bar opposite cabin with 6 R.T. loons 26 June 2 flew up river at 2200 29 June 3 flew by near Falcon Rock 30 June 21 at river mouth. 8 July 20 at river mouth. 10 July 20+ flying along coast 1 mile W Pitmegea R Probably same flock that has been hanging around
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Mergus serrator Childs 1954 3 June Patwega River, Cape Sabine, Alaska Bate came & came in at a pond with 2 hntails. On realizing it was taken, it left. 8 June a pair flew over head going up river. 9 June Saw one out in ice off river. 12 June a 4 seen at river mouth. 17 June 2 pairs + a single 4 at resting and near cabin 24 June amber at the river mouth. 1 July Merle shot 2 with 22 round but we could not get either one at mouth of river 29 July Patwega River, Cape Sabine, Alaska Missed a shot at 497.
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Child 1959 Mergus serrator 25 June Pitmezer River, Cape Selina, Alaska 3 pairs resting on river near island at mouth. 1 July a dozen at river mouth 4 July a few at river mouth 5 July 5 (2♂+3♀) flew upstream past camp.
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Childs 1958 Cactus Andromedae cyanea 18any Patnogen River, Cape Selkin, Alaska A marsh bank soared along the bluff while ad+9 were working on one of his sample plots. 23any One flower over bar and down bluff. No doubt of identity
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Childs 1959 Circus cyaneus May Patnayza River, Cape Sabine, Alaska Menn reported several sight records 12 July Patnayza River, 7mi SE Cape Sabine, Alaska Flushed one in heavy wing molt from trousers near T12-10.0. 31 July Patnayza River, Cape Sabine, Alaska Flushed one on low marsh
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Childs 1958 Buteo lagopus 5 June Pitmegea River, Cape Sabine Alaska Rite saw 2 on a bluff west of Wolverine Mt. 309m Did not see any in the above area. 3 July Saw 2 Buteos on way up river in plain probably this species. 6 July Pitmegea River, 16 miles SE Cape Sabine, Alaska Found a nest under cmentrust. on a cliff 7 miles up the Northfork of the Pitmegea. at first 2 though it was inactive until I saw the 4 bringing nesting material to it. She was mottled grey while the 3 was brown with the white tail. 8 July At about 4 ft. from the spot where Duck- Hawks nested last year opposite the two pands, we found a nest with 4 young. The adult 4 and 2 young were collected. The largest and smallest young were taken. The only evidence of prey was a longspur feather at the nest. In the stomachs of the young was found Microtus remains and stomachs were very full. A third adult Rough-leg fly by to see what the commotion was all about! 13 July One seen near mt. my Northfork 16 July Young well fed at nest when we collected. F. am mottled M. oemus was in the nest. Took it and young bird plans to raise it. adult was eating young Ristail.
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Childs 1958 Bates hazops 20 July Patuxent River, 7mi SE Cape Sabrina, Alaska Pete shot a of a pair which dove on the north of camp along creek. Not seen. 21 July Pete got another to pair with 3 young, one of which fledged when he destroyed it. 25 July The 3 young left the nest when I climbed to it. 2 could fly fairly well, but third landed in the river and refused to work out so Pete carried him ashore
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Chlos 1959 Buteo lagopus 23 june Pitmeza River, Cape Sabine, Alaska a nest was found about 20' below gypblean nest of last year. Cache reported 4osgg m. Both adults scolded me. 10 July Pitmeza River, Tmi SE Cape Sabine, Alaska a pair is resident on bluff across the river.
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Childs 1960 Buteo lagopus 26 May Ritnigea River, Cape Sabine, Alaska One flew along the ridge as we unloaded the plane.
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childs 1957 Aquila chrysaetos 22 June Patmezea River, Cape Sabine, Alaska One was seen circling high to the west of Loon Marsh. It was being chased by Two long-tail jaegers who harried and dove at it like anybirds, calling loudly all the time. The eagle didn't seem to care about them at all. It finally glided SE toward the head of the river. 28 July 20nm SE Cape Sabine There were at least three different times that we saw eagles during the trip down river, all of them above the 12 mile camp. 31 July Patmezea River, Cape Sabine, Alaska One came from the East near the lagoon and flew up river to the SE of us. It was announced and chased by jaeger on the far hill. It had comparative freedom near the river; then another pair of L.T. jaegers took after it and chased it as far as we could see. It is an immature bird with white tail and black band. May of the primaries were missing. Aug. 1 Aug. 2 10 Aug Seen flying along old stuff in fog
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Childs 1958 Aquila chrysaetos 24 Jun Pitnuyea River, Cape Solvina, Alaska Saw one on nwt. behind lagoon 12 July Pitnuyea River, 16 mi SE Cape Solvina, Alaska Found a prizing in water mystery 13 July One seen several times near mountain 5 miles up the Northfork. It was seen once on the ground as if trying to catch mine. 21 July Pitnuyea River, 2 mi SE Cape Solvina, Alaska One seen several times chased by L.T. jagers 6 Aug Pitnuyea River, Cape Solvina, Alaska One landed across the river near Two loons that gave it the ha-ha.
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Childs 1959 Aquila chrysaetos 21 June Cape Thompson, Alaska Seen at top of cliffs. Mures abundant. 7 Aug Patwyea River, Cape Sabine, Alaska One resting on post at old campsite at 0400 when Red Fox woke me.
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CHILD'S 1955 Haliaeetus leucocephalus July 23 Point Barrow, Alaska On the way back from Wanwright by plane we got a good view of an adult bald eagle circling in close to the plane. There could be no confusion as to the identity of this bird.
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Childs 1958 Falco sparverius May 18 Barrow, Alaska an adult male was seen sitting on the wires between the lab and the power station. When it flew, the red on the tail was very evident as it flew and banked off towards the village. There is no doubt of the identity of this bird in my mind.
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out & my maint Ypnie downstream Both flew after first shot to a hill and appeared to be burning themselves with drooping wings and sooted back on their harnels. 8/10 2703 9A 1107 04 07?L 1750
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child 1958 Falco maticulus 19jun Patnayze River, Cape Sabine, Alaska Gyrfalcons are nesting on same cliff as last year in the spot that the raven used. There were three white young in the nest about 5 miles long. With care we can click to the nest. The adult (♀) acted as they did last year—staying away when we were near. After circling at a great distance (2 miles) it landed and stayed while I climbed to the nest. Harming parts were around nest and feather on ridge above. 13July Returned & try to weight the young birds There were 4, and they were much bigger than I thought earlier—8-10". One remained to stay away. 13July Patnayze River, 16 mi SE Cape Sabine, Alaska Again one seen near the nest, 5 miles up the Northfork. One was almost pure white, with only general line-like stripes at the ends of the contour feathers. Could not get close enough to shoot. Could not see the older for plumage. 20July Patnayze River, 7 mi SE Cape Sabine, Alaska Pete & I walked the 6 miles down to Falcon Rock and collected the 4 young (one alive) and the ♂. All were fledged and could fly well except the live one who must be the next.
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Childs 1959 Falco rusticolus 21 June Crown River, Alaska One seen flying along the cliff. 23 June Patuxent River, Cape Saline, Alaska No birds were seen at Falcon Rock. Cade reported earlier that there were 4 added eggs in same nest spot as last year. Rough-legged pair nesting 20' below this nest.
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Childs 1963 Falco rusticolus 31Jul Pitrnagia River, Cape Sabine, Alaska 4seen at Falem Rock, 2 gray, and 2 white. Unable to collect any for Map Brewer or Carntos College.
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Childs 1957 peregrinus Falco peregrinus 20 June Pitmea River, Cape Sabine, Alaska. A roosty and probable nest site was found in cliff 2 miles up river. One bird was seen in distance pursued by Long-tail jaeger! 22 June Cantler could see me nesting in cliff mentioned above. 27 June Although I did not go to the nest, I could hear the young calling about 1 mile away. It sounded like a Raven. Adults not seen. 28 June Drew saw both parents at nest. 29 June I finally got a fair look at these birds and there is no doubt as to identify as adult Hawks. The confusion noted above about the sound was due to the fact that there is a ravens' nest about 20 away. Neither parent came close during the several hours that we were in the vicinity. 10 July One seen along coast to west about 3 miles 15 July Watched an adult falcon fly its way up river with 2 Long-tail Jaegers in pursuit. The jaegers seemed to be able to out-maneuver the hawk with ease and still lodged it. 28 July 20 miles SE Cape Sabine (?) Flushed one along river cut. 23 July 16 min "" "" Found nest about 75' up on river bluff 4 young. Collected 2. 9-hat but not killed. 3 squirrels, several L.T. jaegers and Goldenplover remains in nest. Species put out 12 miles SE Cape Sabine. Found another nest. One young, not food identified. Another young dead, found on bluff top. [illegible]
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23 July Patnegaclion, 12 in SE Cape Soline, Alaska wary and with a weak, pitiable voice. He made only one pass at Merle. Many good shots with 12 ga. #2 but could not kill either adult. I have never seen birds harder to kill. This nest closer to the top than the last but it has a much smaller platform, about 1' across which may be the reason there is only one young left. The others may have rolled or been kicked out. It would have been easy for the dead young to have climbed to the top and been ignored by parents. The one young left in the nest had more down than any of the young in the first nest yet it gave the jump with feet forward which the smaller young did not do in the first nest. No sticks were used in 2nd nest and a relatively thin layer in the first. This contrasts with the large mounds of sticks in the old nests seen at Cap A. at nest 2 adults scolded nearly all the time we were there, even when I got up in middle of the night for a P call. Both were heavier by the time we left. After several shots all adult been very
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Childs 1957 F. penguins 3 15 Aug Patweger River, Cape Solina, Alaska al Brook and I flushed one from the bluff along the coast near the cabin. It called as it took off and had several feathers missing from the tail.
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Childs 1958 Falco peregrinus 13 June Pitnuzea River, Cape Sabine, Alaska when we ran the kaylins at 2200 we saw a 67 (?) chasing a longspur but he could not get it. He would dive and then drive and repeat but the prey eluded him. 24 Jun One seen with mottly prunian along the bluff east of river mouth 5 July Pitnuzea River, 16 miles SE Cape Sabine, Alaska Again is using an old nest across the river from our camp in a V-shaped canyon in the bluff overlooking the old river bed. There were no eggs in the nest yet. We wasted our usual number of shells without apparent damage. 6 July Still present at nest. See Roughley's note. Trial again to shoot these birds with no success. They are very wary now. Found their nest to contain 4 very small young located about 15 ft away from the above old nest. These well hidden in the edge of the bluff, not down on the slope as others have been. Our predator could get to it. old nest 21 July Pitnuzea River, 2mi SE Cape Sabine, Alaska Tote shot one several miles upstream 23 July - another one at same spot and missed a third.
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Childs 1953 Falco peregrinus 24 July Barrow Alaska Adult & seen in a.m. by Holmes and by us at 1630 on poles at AACs area. Not present at 2000.
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CHILDS 1951 Willow Ptarmigan Lagopus lagopus Aug 3 East Ounalik, 110 mi SSE Barrow, Alaska Mazin + 9 flushed a cover of 10-12 of their birds while setting the trapline. Eight subsequently were collected. They have been feeding on a berry about ¼" in diam and or willow leaves. All had full crops. Several age groups were taken and one of each put up. Aug 4 Several flushed again today, in the same area Aug 5 An adult was seen with a group of 5 half grown young birds. They appear to keep in the knee-height shrubs which line the taller willows at the stream edge. Here the shrubs are widely spaced and the berries grow upon which they are feeding. Aug 7 I took five today while hunting for Bluethroat and waiting for the plane to arrive.
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Childs 1955 Lagopus lagopus July 5 Athasuk, Meade River, Alaska Fowl sawing dropping on the tundra & in the willows along the stream into town. Chuck Perrin spotted a 9 on the night of 7/4/55. I got within 8 inches before she flushed & put on a beautiful, broken wing display. July 6 Took pictures of the above July 7 Chicks hatched. Puttin John reported another nest with chicks. Cosandra found nest with 8 eggs July 15 Warmwright, Alaska Flushed several 9's but failed to find nests. July 18 " a covey of 2 adult 9's & 1 adult with 6 chicks that could fly.
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Childs 1957 Lagopus lagopus June 10 Wannwright, Alaska One in water plumage seen from plane. June 17 Pitmegea River, Cape Sabine, Alaska Many dropping seen but no birds. 28 June Still more seen although willows up to 10' high are within 2 mi of camp. 12 July We flushed and shot our first ptarmigan today W of Loon Marsh. 19 July Camp A. Pitmegea River, 1/2 SE Cape Sabine, Alaska Saw several gairs and finally a flock of 8 with mixed aged young in willows. 23 July Pitmegea River, 12 mi SE Cape Sabine, Alaska Regular but in small numbers along the river. One resting under bank, flushed and flew to a bar where it stood watching as we passed. Luckily we weren't hungry. 6 Aug. Pitmegea River, Cape Sabine, Alaska Flushed one along T. Rock. Harrison? 15 Aug Brook shot one farther out in river area
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Cholds 1958 Lagopus lagopus 6 July Patruzea River, 16 miles SE Cape Sabine, Alaska Several & with young were flushed today. The young had about an inch of the pruning sheath Robin. 8 July Flushed one downstream. 13 July "" "" near camp that acted like " 16 July Flushed 2 on any bank & cache. 18 July Patruzea River, 7 mi SE Cape Sabine, Alaska All the inland birds have been written Starling according to voice differences which Pete pointed out. Shot 2 out of 3 in a flock here. 22 July Only 1 minute seen since above! 27 July Patruzea River, Cape Sabine, Alaska Late para & with young near Lagoon Mt. on trip & memoraden.
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Childs 1959 Lagopus lagopus may Pitmegea River, Cape Sabine, Alaska Mahn reported fair numbers of this species in May and a nest near east end of Owl Ridge
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Childe 1958 Lagopus mutus 31 May Litunge Park, Cape Sabine, Alaska Several pairs were seen on Low Marsh and West Marsh. I collected the ♀ of one and the ♂ of another pair. This should not help starting reproduction in this area. The female had a fully developed egg in the oviduct. The mules are still white but the head feathers are mottly & brown. They stand out like a sore that on the Tundra. A search with binoculars will show several stochion mounds or large tussocks. When flushed they fly straight then up and down with a guttural croaking song. 2 June Pete shot a ♂ near the cabin that was very dirty 4 June Flushed a ♀ from a nest with 9 eggs on the slope of Carbon Mt. 9 June Males still seen regularly 13 June Males seem to have moved out. They no longer are obvious, standing on tussocks. 30 June Saw a ♀ near cabin. First time in a long while. Males gone about 15th 5 July Litunge Park, Cape Sabine, Alaska Flushed me ♀ - no young seen.
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Lagopus mutus Childs 1959 May Pitmegea River, Cape Sabine, Alaska Maler reported numbers of this species in May 5 July I was shown a nest located by Maler earlier which had 4 sitting close on 8 eggs. She had to be moved off the nest. She puffed up + hissed and gave a cat- like call. Yesterday she flew up into Bill's face. 21 July Meade River Coal Mine, Alaska Flushed a pair with chicks. Identified by voice
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Childs 1960 Lajopua mutua 26 May Patrouzea River, Cape Sabine, Alaska Merle saw three near Owl Ridge 30 may a pair flew along the ridge during snowstorm. 31 my Fledged 1 on T5. No sign of territoriality
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Childs 1957 Gmo canadensis 20 gmo Pitweger River, Cape Soline, Alaska Esbios shot me near river mouth and 9 traded 4 cans of chili en came for it mini meat — a real bargain considering my dislike for the stuff! 4 July A flock of 3 flew over the tent giving a very soft cardpipe-like call and landed at upper end of the terrace. Mule shot at them and they flew across the river near the first bluff. We followed and finally got one 5. It was only wounded and when Mule approached it changed him and the nasal Mule has a 22 horse and has wasted most of the one box of shells on impossible shots or just screwing around. He has no real dense.
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Child 1958 Gus canadensis 30 may Pitnegea River, Cape Saline, Alaska one flew NW along coast calling about 1800. 10 Jun one flew over me + circled on Blot 1 11 Jun Flock of 6 at river mouth. 3 July 3 landed on bar and apparently were pushed up gravel. Made shot on in the leg'. at 100 ft.
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Childs 1951 Black-bellied Plover Squatarola squatarola June 9 Point Barrow, Alaska There was a flock of 20 out on the ice south of camp when we came in at 1730. Schiller got one at Mann River June 3. June 15 Saw a lone bird NW & W July 27 There was at least one in a flock of 105 golden Plovers NW & W this evening.
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Childs 1959 Squatarola squatarola My Petnosea River Cape Sabine, Alaska Molen reported them in passing in May. 28 July Barrow, Alaska One on fresh water lake.
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Childs 1951 Golden Plover Pluvialis dominica June 16 Point Barrow, Alaska Frank saw a pair on LW yesterday. There was a pair, of which Frank took near the first ridge and another pair on LE. June 17 Pair near first ridge June 18 Took one of pair near pipe-line June 22 A pair on LW gave distraction & broken wing act near stake 10E so it must have a nest nearby. June 28 Much more common now. A flock of 15 on marsh N of LW today. Yesterday we were in area of nest on 88 south and did not find it. June 29 I got a 4+ set of eggs near the pipe-line. We got the broken wing act. July 2 Found nest, C=4, at 5 card of 88. Very decorated July 4 2 of lab in a.m. July 16 F on 88 still incubating July 19 3 down young were banded at stake 15 on LW. The adults were with them and both put on distraction displays, one bird was very excited and the display was magnificent. The down young are the most beautiful young shore-birds I have seen, the lemon yellow down being a very delicate shade. We saw in the weasel and I caught one young immediately. After look around
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CHILDs 1951 Golden Plover Plurialis dominica 2 July 19 Point Barrow, Alaska I spotted one at my feet where it had "frozen" in a slight depression. Saw the third was found in a similar spot close by. Later a flock of 7 were seen near the trap line. July 23 Eggs of the nest or 88 were gone when gil checked today. Adults still in the area and acted excited as if young were in the area. July 28 I collected a downy young 5 of 88 Aug. 6 East Ounalik, 110 mi SSE Barrow, Alaska Two were seen in an old lake bed being harassed by a long tail gaua. Others have been heard previously calling in the distance Aug.20 Point Barrow, Alaska There are many birds of the year out on the ridges these days.
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Childs 1955 Pluvialis dominica June 26 Point Barrow, Alaska a pair seen near transect 2. July 1 Collected a 1st year bird (1971?). July 5 Atbashk, Meade River, Alaska a pair seen close to camp.
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Chiles (1957) Pluvialis dominica June 12 Wainwright, Alaska Two seen on the marsh June 15 Sittegea River, Cape Sable, Alaska Several seen. Breeding. 27 June This is a common and obvious nesting spot in this locality. About 5 pairs nesting in Stream near culdaws. 11 July Regular along coast on barrens or Upland meadows — very apparent — scolding. 19 July Camp D, Sittegea River, mi SE Cape Sable, Alaska Relatively common as it can be heard or seen almost everywhere we go. 23 July Most common bird seen or heard along the river. Aug. 1 Only one plane heard in the distance in the marsh. 5 Aug. Flock of 10 wintering, flew over tundra.
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Childs 1958 Pluvialis dominica 30 May Patnagea River, Cape Sabine, Alaska a few seen that were relatively quiet. 31 May The few seen were very quiet. Flushed one bird that gave intense distraction display. Undoubtedly nesting. 7 June Found 2 nests w/4 today. 26 June First young seen today. 3 July Patnagea River, 16 miles SE Cape Sabine, Alaska The commonest and most apparent shorebird, it is present on every bush, dry spot. 13 July Full grown young seen. 18 July Patnagea River, 7mi SE Cape Sabine, Alaska a few seen 22 July 5 young in a flock of 6 seen 29 July Patnagea River, Cape Sabine, Alaska only an occasional bird heard. 9 Aug Flock of 8 moved to the west.
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child 1959 Pluvialis dominica 27 jun Patruzea River, Cape Saline, Alaska Eggs hatched in nest on BP-1 found by Wohlen earlier. 28 jun Saw a plow chase a bay-Tail jager (or [illegible] Chicks were hidden. 12 July Patruzea River, Trail St, Cape Saline, Alaska Comm along dry terraces. 20 July Meade River Coal Mine, Alaska One heard across the river. 1 Aug Patruzea River, Cape Saline, Alaska Only one heard in last 2 days field work 5 Aug 2 adults with yag if year on ridge
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Child 1963 Pluvialis dominica 1 July Wainwright, Alaska Only one pair in the area 5 July Barrow, Alaska These birds seem to be less abundant this year than formerly. 12 July Bernard River, Banks Island, NWT, Canada Uncommon. One has at least one nest located. 17 July Barrow, Alaska Nest at SE Corn of North Line Plot. First egg started to pip at 1100. It was a little farther advanced at 1900. 2nd egg started at 0100 18 July and 1st egg chick ¾ cont. 18 July 0800 First chick completely out. 1130 2nd out and 3rd egg cracked open. One egg shell still in nest. Young still in nest. 31 July Pentwasser River, Cape Sabine, Alaska adults & flying gang behind camp. Not abundant here
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CHILD'S 1951 SEMI-PALMATED PLOVER Charadrius semipalmatus July 10 Uniat, Alaska I took one on the airstrip after it had given me the broken wing act. Aug 11 Point Barrow, Alaska I took a juvenile bird at the edge of a puddle near Bimnirk.
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Childs 1957 Charadrinos [illegible] seripalmatus 20 June Patwega River, Cape Sabine, Alaska Collected me on flat at river mouth. Found another with downy young. 29 June at least 4 with downy young seen on bar opposite Falcon Rock and another pair ½ way back to camp. 19 July Camp A - Patwega River, mi SE Cape Sabine, Alaska This is a common bird and very evident by its action and calling on the gravel bars along the river. His quite aggressive and challenges the trespassing of other birds. It performs a bat-like flight which may be a territorial announcement. We have seen several with downy young. 24 July Pairs seen fairly regularly along the entire river. Within the limit of the river I would say this is the most abundant shore bird breeding species.
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Childs 1958 Charadrius [illegible] 30 May Patwega River, Cape Sabine, Alaska a pair acting as if they were nesting were seen on our bar. The male (?) gave the bat-like flight & song several times. 1 June not seen for 2 days. Present in every month's tent. 5 June Regular on bar. Must be nesting 9 June One at river mouth. None around camp c lately. 5 July Pithugya River, 16 miles SE Cape Sabine, Alaska Canyon with gravel bars. A pair lives on our bar. Young not seen although distract display given on occasion. I would estimate 1-2 pairs per mile of stream 12 July collected one. 17 July Pithugya River, 7 mi SE Cape Sabine, Alaska A newly hatched down young was caught. It is a very attractive little bird.
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Chicks 1959 Charadrius semipalmatus 25 jun Pitrugsea River, Cape Sabine, Alaska One very curious as we watched ducks on island at mouth of river. 12 July Pitrugsea River, 7mi SE Cape Sabine, Alaska Several pairs along the river.
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Childs 1958 Charadrius scciferous 6 June Pitmezea River, Cape Sabine, Alaska A pair of these birds were seen not far from the tent on the vegetated part of the bar. I felt ridiculous not being able to shoot one. Pete remarked that he had never seen a bird like that before. 2130 I shot one in front of the tent. Pete coming along other side of river flushed one I had wounded earlier. We got it on top of the ridge
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CHILD 1951 SOLITARY SANDPIPER Tringa solitarius July 20 Point Barrow, Alaska One, foraging in the grass-lined pools behind the lab, flew up at 1300. It was still in the area at 1600. July 21 I was able to collect this bird with the .38 pistol as I ran the bird trap line. It flew up and landed in a puddle behind a pile of panels so that I could approach it closely. Even then it was a long shot for a .38. This bird was very wary.
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Childs 1957 Actitis macularia 28 July Pithnager River, N.W. SE Cape Sabine, Alaska Collected a & Spy catfish (lar bony young, apparently a mother breeding record! It was found on a broad bar at the edge of a large V shaped bend in the river where there were several old channels crossing the V plus lots of open space between the willows in the alluvium. Bird first seen when it flew up and landed on top of a willow, rather downward for a candygaper. Missed first shot at it and had to chase for 15 minutes or more and finally got it in place where first seen but found doing young this time. adult gave distraction display — which didn't distract!
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Childs 1957 Numerino sp? phaeopus 24 Jun Citwoga River, Cape Sabine Alaska Cantlin reported 2 pairs nesting along stream about 2 miles up river. 27 Jun Collected a pair of these birds at the above locality. The other pair were. Bofur godwits. They were nesting in a south facing soil slippage area along stream. No other seen for ½ mi. up the drainage. 10 July One seen flying NW from Marsh. 24 July Citwoga River, 2mi SE Cape Sabine, Alaska Again seen calling over as we stirred up the godwits. 6 Aug a cowl with a very short bill flew over by this way, calling.
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Childs 1958 Numenius hudsonicus 31 May Pitmegea River, Cape Sabine, Alaska Pete saw a pair land on bar and then fly upriver. Flushed 2 when 9 shot a plump in the West Marsh 7 June 3 m river bluff behind caps. 26 Jun Pair flew over plot 1. 6 July Pitmegea River, 16 miles SE Cape Sabine, Alaska One pair scolded us as northfork of Pitmegea away 6 godwits. 12 July One at mouth of northfork. 18 July Pitmegea River, 2mi SE Cape Sabine, Alaska Pete shot 4 lotstone nearby. 21 July Pitmegea River, Cape Sabine, Alaska Perhaps 6 individuals passed thru this a.m.
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Childs 1959 Ncemenus phaeopus 26 June Pitmegea River, Cage Soline, Alaska Maha reported one along stream across from Falcon Road. 12 July Pitmegea River, 7mi SE Cage Soline, Alaska One really gave me hell for trespassing along first terrace on ystrea
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CHILD'S 1951 Bar-tailed GODWIT Limosa lapponica Aug.10 Point Barrow, Alaska Miles, one of the eskimo helpers, brought in 2 that he got at Binnisik. He got 2 others that he plans to bring in to me.
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Childs 1957 Limaea lapponica 27 June Pitmegea River, Cape Sabine, Alaska Again of these birds were seen with the godwits in stream opposite falliment. Shot at one and they both left. Nesting repeated but not confirmed. 3 July Again acting like they were nesting were seen at the end of Owl Ridge. One came within 30' of me and swallowing. 4 July The 9 was seen at east end of the transect. 24 July Pitmegea River, 2 miles SE Cape Sabine, Alaska Collected one of several seen on the flat near the lakes, at least 3 pairs. Long legged [illegible] flow over headed west this afternoon. 10 Aug Flock of 4 and several individuals flew over headed west. 15 Aug Collected 2 immature near Owl Ridge
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Childs 1958 Limosa lapponica 4 June Pitnugea River, Cape Sabine, Alaska Pete shot one pass the ridge Behind Owl Ridge. It had brood patches, so not have been nesting in that area. 5 June Pete saw 3 on Cantun Mt. One flew over me on bluff 2215 7 June One flew over high calling. 11 June Fairly regular calling over study area last few days. 18 June One near plot 2-81 27 June Active in scolding caribou near 2nd Ridge 3 July Pitnugea River, 5 miles SE Cape Sabine, Alaska again scolded me after the plane left. 5 July They have not been seen or heard since 6 July Probably 5 pairs on the north fork. Six scolded me at one time. A pair of curlews also present. 7 July The gey gave us the business again today. I now doubt they are nesting but as a moving flock. 18 July Pitnugea River, 7 mi SE Cape Sabine, Alaska Pete shot 3 of 9 one. Several others seen. No brood patches or other evidence of nesting 20 July Young of year seen in flock downstream
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Childs 1959 Limosa lapponica 23 June Patnega River, Cape Sabine, Alaska One on ridge scolded me as I ran trapline. 11 July Patnega River, Point Elgye Sabine Alaska Several seen 12 July again seen with a flying juvenile.
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CHILDs 1951 RUDDY TURNSTONE Arenaria interpres June 15 Point Barrow Alaska One seen at the point by Frank + Gil. June 17 Some seen by Rose south of camp June 18 One near LE in a.m. Tried to shoot it but it got away. June 20 One at crossing of first ridge near pair of golden clover June 21 Pair in same area June 29 I took a D with B.P. near the pipe-line June 30 Gil got me in same area July 15 Frank reported pair on mid ridge acting like a nest was close by. Aug. 20 Juvenile birds have been common in the last 10 days
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Childs 1957 arenaria interpretes 27 July Patrigea River, Cape Sabine, Alaska Two were flushed from gravel bar when we approached. When we returned to camp these men & met the boat lady, one of which was collected. These are all young of the year
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Childs 1958 Ruddy Turnstone Arenaria interpres 20 May Barrow, Alaska A single pair were seen near the dump area SW of camps. They rested in the drum area nearby but I was unable to collect them. 22 May This pair still at the dump this p.m. 27 May Warmrught, Alaska Ranch saw some at the Whaliy Camps 4 June Patnegea River, Cape Sabine, Alaska Collected one and saw 6t moe that acted as if they were nesting near the Wolverine Mt. They were active in lush tussocks where caribou had chewed up the vegetation in between. Knobs were found here also. 199m 2 seen on ridge near mt, across river 2+9m Was scolded by one at base of mt. behind lagoon. 309m Did not see any in area near Wolverine Mt. 28 July Patnegea River, 7mi SE Cape Sabine, Alaska 9 shots but it disappeared on gravel bar. 29 July Patnegea River, Cape Sabine, Alaska Several flew over near cape. 9 Aug One along beach.
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Childs 1957 Calidris canutus 16 July Pitmeqa River, Cape Soline, Alaska 4 were seen in a bollar out of the wind alongside the river near the cabin in camp with a golden plover.
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Chiles 1958 Calidris canutus 4 June Pitmegea River, Cape Sabine, Alaska While watching a wolverine from the top of Wolverine Mt. a pair of knots came over in a courtship display flight. It was a beautiful thing with the typical bat-like flight of shore- birds accompanied with a clear melodious song. I collected me after they separated. The second was collected several minutes later when it flushed, probably from the nest by its actions, from grass in a flat area among the tussocks. 5 June Pete saw at least 7 past Wolverine Mt. and on Cabin Mt. 7 June Pete collected one. 19 June Shot 3 and saw several more on ridge leading to mountains across river. Two gave a beautiful flight song and display. 24 June At Mt. behind Lapon we were puzzled by a call which we could not locate for a long time. Finally found the birds to be a knot giving a stunning flight song very high (500+) and very difficult to see. 27 June One on 2nd Ridge.
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Chiles 1959 Croceithia alba May Putnayea River, Cape Sabine, Alaska Mainer & Cade reported flight in May.
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CHILD5 1957 SEMI-PALMATED SANDPIPER Eremetes pusillus June25 Point Barrows, Alaska I found a nest in the area south of lab, clutch 4, plenty not known as yet. June28 still the same. July3 Rose got 2 which I put up July16 One egg gone out of nest 5 ARL July12 Eggs hatched; one by 0900; one by 1100; and one by 1630. all were banded. July13 All gone from nest by 1030. July15 Eds of 11+ 5 ARL July24 Banded a brood at stake 2 CW Aug7 East Anamalik, 110 mi SSE Barrow, Alaska Several were always present in the puddles around camp. Several were taken.
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Childs 1957 Ereametes pusillus June 11 Wainwright, Alaska Several seen. June 15 Bittmegea River, Cape Sabine, Alaska "Reeves" common. June 19 These definitely nesting. Harry stepped on one with eggs 22 June Found 4 day young of three kinds. 24 July Bittmegea River, 12 mi SE Cape Sabine, Alaska about two sandpipers young birds seen To this point but few here in city became more evident. 16 July a small flock seen on bar opposite tent.
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Childs 1958 Eremetes puerillus 28 May Wainwright, Alaska 2 feeding in the Village 30 May Pittaragea River, Cape Sabine, Alaska Comm. Song flight heard. regularly. 1 June Watched a flight display 4 song which ended on the ground with peeping and strutting with tail raised. It was most odd remind me of [illegible] the genus family displays 2 June All the peeps on the tundra seems to be E. maini. A pair of these birds is resident close to the tent along the river. 30 Jun Found nest. Eggs quite different in color from E. maini. Nest in marsh at any ground off Bar 1297 Pittaragea River, 16mi SE Cape Sabine, Alaska 2 at mouth of Wathfork. 18 July Pittaragea River, 16mi SE Cape Sabine, Alaska a few seen along the river 29 July Pittaragea River, Cape Sabine, Alaska a few along the river.
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Childs 1959 Ereunetes pusilla 16 June Barrow, Alaska a few seen near Voth area 23 July Patmeyea River, Cape Sabine, Alaska Two taken in T. Maher commented that this species likes wetter, flatter tundra than E. marni. 11 July Patmeyea River, just St. Cape Sabine, Alaska Common. A pair seen perching on top of felt leaf willow several times 18 July Wainwright, Alaska Several seen. a flock of 7 adults in village.
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Chirks 1957 Eremnetes manni 26 June Pitmegea River, Cape Sabine, Alaska On examining specimens and reading the description in Peterson I found that I have been misidentifying these birds, at least in part, as Baird's Sandpipers. They are common but not as abundant as the Semipalmated Sandpipers. 10 July about 5 at Hatis Creek Aug 8 This bird has been regular in occurrence and is the common middle-sized Sandpiper in the area. Several groups were seen on the mud flats today and they appear to be moving through in migration.
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Childs 1958 Ereunetes marri 31 may Patnegas River, Cape Saline, Alaska Several pairs seemed heard on the marsh 8 June Found nest with 4 eggs on plot 1. 10 June Took pictures of above & instruct display. 18 June Found nest on plot 2 24 June Collected one 29 June Several juveniles taken in traps around camp. 18 July Patnegas River, Taini SE Cape Saline Alaska a few seen feeding along the river 29 July Patnegas River Cape Saline, Alaska a few on the island.
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Childs 1959 Ereunetes marri 23 Jun Patmezea River, Cape Sabine, Alaska One caught in T. Several pairs are nesting in same area near beginning of T. Mohan found a chick yesterday 31 July Several along the river. 7 Aug 4 at beach.
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Childs 1951 Baird Sandpiper Erolia bairdii June 10 Point Barrow Alaska We have seen them daily since arrival. While collecting on the first ridge, one was taken and a flock of 5 flew by. They appear to have a buzzing flight song June 11 They were common between camp and the barrel drop. The & took had an egg in oviduct + 4 MT follicles - and a slight brood patch. June 12 2030. One was seen in a song flight south of camp twice within a few minutes June 13 The song flight was heard several times, on the mid ridge and it is entirely different from that of the Rectal Sand. The bird flies high in the air giving a bronzer note constantly, quivering its wings as if it was flying hard against the wind, and then drops. June 14 1600 Frank & I watched one in a display flight of the south end of LW in which the diameter of the area was at least a third of miles. It chased another that appeared to be a neighboring individual some distance. The wing beat is fast while giving a rattling call and then glides giving the breath note. June 17 Rose found a nest, clutch of 4, one day wide. Nest lined with grass, no feathers. June 18 Both Gil & Rose checked nest today & thought it decent June 28 Nest behind lab has no eggs now. They were there 2 days ago
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CHILD'S 1951 Beird Sandpiper 2. July 6 Point Barrow, Alaska. Late this afternoon I was checking the traps in the area S of the power building when one of these started calling and giving the Mousy, ruffled feather routine. She was so intent on this that I followed her. She lead me through the storage area, across the road to between the administrative building of TI. At this point it (she?) stopped, unruffled its feathers changed to its regular call note instead of the whining whine and flew back Towards its area. It must have taken me 1000 ft. July 7 Found a nest (c=4) S of Power Building, undoubtedly the bird mentioned above. July 12 Eggs still in nest July 15 3 young hatched at 1400, one still wet, one out of nest. Banded all 3. (48-139 318-320) Got a nest traps & caught 4 within 2 minutes after setting. The adult came within 3 ft. of me while banding the young. At 1630 the egg had started to crack. A small white egg tooth was seen on the tips of the bill of the hatched birds. And the bird prot. I was in the area excited. Banded 4th young at 1900. It was still wet and the egg was still in the nest. Anus appeared ruptured. (Allantois?)
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CHILD'S 1951 Baird Sandpiper 3. July 20 Point Barrow, Alaska Three families of young have been found 5 of last, me today. One bird, unbanded, was seen undergoing the post-juvenile molt July 25 Jil 49 banded 4 different broods along the ridge north of L W this afternoon. Aug 20 This species is still present in reduced numbers.
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Childs 1955 Erolia Bairdii Jun 26 Point Barrow, Alaska Flock of 6 5 of lat. Jun 29 Fo [illegible] on plot 2 - 4 eggs, 4' from longopment. July 1 Found nest w/ 4 eggs near tran3. July 5 atkawk, Meacle River, Alaska Several seen & heard - obviously breeding, July 15 Wainwright, Alaska A few present. July 25 Point Barrow, Alaska a brood of 4 just hatched chicks with adults near AACS building at 2700. July 31 a chick brought in by Hurley.
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Child 1958 24 Jun Butuzya River, Cape Sabine, Alaska Collected one (2903) The first of this species seen in the area at the bottom of the mountain to the east of the lagoon.
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CHILD'S 1951 Pectoral Sandpiper Erolia melanotus June 13 Point Barrow, Alaska. Three birds have been here for almost a week and are now displaying. Their sky flight is unlike the bird. The 7 flies low off over the ground giving a hooting note with the throat area expanded. It may then fly up and glide further up then down thus [illegible] To were asleep on Elam Tract in the am June 14 Heard one give hooting call north of LW about 1400. June 16 Several groups of 3-5 were present on LE in the am. They do not seem to be settled there. One displayed south of the area giving hooting call. June 28 Within the last week these birds have been the most numerous charadiforms besides the phalarope. Many groups of 4-6 birds seen among pairs. July 10 Uniat, 400 ft. Alaska This was the common sandpiper in the area. July 13 We took 2 down young July 15 2 back of lab. Flock saw flock of 15 area NW July 17 2 large flocks of these birds on LE July 20 One lone bird collected off lab. Aug. 20 Relatively abundant in last 10 days
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Childs 1955 Erolia melanotos June 26 Point Barrow, Alaska a few heard shooting in the area. July 1 Abundant in the area. Found nest w/4 eggs near t'3 June 29 found nest w/4 eggs on log near langapunnet. July 5 Atkaunt, Meade River, Alaska a female seen. Not abundant. July 15 Wainwright Alaska a few present. Nesting. July 23 this is by far the most common sandpiper present here. As many as 6 chicks were caught in snaptraps & more of other species, Bairdi & alpine [illegible] were here only in very reduced numbers.
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Childs 1959 Erolia melanotus 16 June Barrow, Alaska Pairing apparently is just underway. Males still predominate in the 16th area 24 June Patmezea River, Cape Sabine, Alaska Seems scarcer than in past years. Nest has found nests 5 July 4 seen distracted. 11 July Patmezea River, N. E. Cape Sabine, Alaska Chicks taken in traps. Only 29 around. 18 July Wainu, Lt, Alaska 2 jut taken in 14 a.m. 31 July Patmezea River, Cape Sabine, Alaska Only young of year present in small numbers. 1 Aug One flew against tent this a.m. 7 Aug Immature seen along river.
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Childs 1960 Erolin melanotoa 27 may Patmegea River, Cape Sabine, Alaska Heard a 2 hooting from tent but have not seen any yet. 28 May Hooting heard.
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Childs 1963 Erolia melanotos 16 June Wainwright, Alaska Hooting flight song heard and seen regularly. 29 June Barrow, Alaska A flock of 30-40 were seen on Beach Ridge at 2130 while Jay & I pulled in Luno 546. 5 July Found nest c. 4 eggs in p.m. after onset. Eggs were warm. 12 July Bernard River, Banks Island, NWT, Canada Mullen collected a F. 20 July Barrow, Alaska F's with young rather abundant.
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Childs 1951 Red-backed Sandpiper Ecolia alpina June 10 Point Barrow, Alaska We have seen them daily since arrival. One flew over Eben Transect this afternoon. June 12 Several seen on the transect (Eba) in the morning. June 13 Saw June 28 They have been constantly present in small numbers on LE & LW. June 29 I found a nest at north end of LW between O & I E. July 3 Banded 4 down young in nest 5 of LE 20yds July 4 Thompson reported 4 day young SWoup. July 15 Several in back of flat - may have nest. July 24 Banded 2 broods along the ridge this after- noon, all appearing about the same age short for one whose young could almost fly Aug 20 Only a few still present.
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Childs 1955 Erolia alpina June 26 Point Barrow, Alaska a few near transect 2. June 30 Collected a molting bird (♂) 1968). July 1 found nest w/4 eggs July 15 Wainwright, Alaska Caught a chick in a trap. Several adults seen
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Childs 1957 Erolia alpina Jun 11 Wannwright, Alaska Several pairs with displaying males seen. Jun 15 Pitnegra River, Cape Sabine, Alaska a pair seen by river. 20 Jun One collected 28 Jun Several seen 16 Aug There have been a few of them. moving through in the last 10 days in winter plunge
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Childs 1958 Irolia alpina 31 May Pitanger River, Cape Sabine, Alaska General pairs seen in the marsh. 2 June Not many of these are present this year 29 July Pitanger River, Cape Sabine, Alaska A flock of 5 on the island moved west. Aug 3 A immature with a long head was flushed with an adult on Wet Marsh.
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Childs 1959 Erolia alpina 16 June Barrow, Alaska Fairly common on the exposed tundra 17 June Olekith Point, Alaska One seen near the site. 24 June Patmeza River, Cape Sabine, Alaska Very few around this year. 5 July Several males seen attempting to lead us off. This probably around. 17 July Wainwright, Alaska One heard over marsh.
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CHILDs 1951 BUFF-BREASTED SANDPIPER Tryngites subruficollis Jun 15 Point Barrow Alaska One seen at the point by Frank + Gil June 18 Frank saw a pair on LW. I collected one near pipe line in p.m. June 26 I collected one on the first ridge and there were several others in the area Aug 10 I collected 3, all juveniles, today. They are regular in occurrence on the ridge. Aug 18 There was one in the Calham lure snap traps.
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Childs 1958 Buff. banded Sandpiper? inland Plate? #2984? Tringa subruficollis 17 July Litunzga River, 12mi SE Cape Soline, Alaska Shot an unknown sandpiper on the Upland meadow Terraces near the two Lakes. It was a very quiet bird which I thought was a juvenile Pectoral Sandpiper at first. B
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CHILDs 1951 Dowitcher Limnodromus griseus June 16 Point Barrow, Alaska A pair was seen at the south end of Elsa Transect. One was asleep with its head between its wings June 17 Frank took 2 on the marsh. June 22 A.m. me alone on marsh. a flock of 6 over LW and 9 acres fresh water lake June 27 4 Bridson kE Aug 11 These birds came in yesterday in large numbers. Aug. 20 Flocks of 15-25 are common, making these the most common shore bird present now.
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Child 1955 Limnodromus griseus July 10 Athabasca River, Alaska I collected one S in the marshy area SW of the coal mine. It acted as if it were nesting. On flight it appeared to be mobbed by Northern Phalaropes. No others seen. Aug. 14 McNab reported 2 this morning. Aug 16 One in pool near fresh water lake. Aug 20 4 at fresh water lake. McNab reported during at half moon 3.
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Childs 1957 Limmnodromus griseus June 15 Patneger River, Cape Sabine, Alaska One flushed and incorrectly identified as a snipe. June 18 a pair seen twice in flight at north end of Loon Marsh. June 19 Flushed 2 from same area twice near loon nest 20 June collected 2 and saw 6-10 more definitely nesting in polygon area across river. 30 June a pair obviously nesting across river near ponds. 3 July Several pairs upset at our setting out transects T5+T6 at N end of Loon Marsh. 10 July Perhaps a dozen seen on way to and at White Creek. They are much tamer now as the gang must be out by now. 24 July Patneger River, 12 miles SE Cape Sabine, Alaska Several seen in sedge, floaty, past bog near lobes. None further inland. 15 Aug Patneger River, Cape Sabine, Alaska Although the resident birds had moved out during mid-July, there are now a few individuals present near T7+T8.
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Childs 1958 L'immnodromus scolopaceus 30 may Patnager River, Cape Sabine, Alaska Bete saw several on the marsh. 1 June Flushed one on plot 2 5 June although several are present in the area, I do not believe these areas many as last year. 11 June a couple along creek near T5-T6 19 June Very definitely scarcer than last years 21 June One acting like it had a nest ago river from our bar. 22 June Found a newly hatched young and collected it 6 July Patnager River, 16 miles SE Cape Sabine, Alaska. Saw one on the north fork both going and coming in the same spot. 18 July Patnager River, 7 miles SE Cape Sabine, Alaska Flushed one on marsh. 24 July Patnager River, Cape Sabine, Alaska a flock of 4 seen flying and one flushed from com marsh. First seen is some time.
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CHILDS 1951 WILSON SNIPe Capella delicata July 9 Uniat Alaska We heard it give a peculiar flight cry In the evening, apparently it gives a hoosy, squeak owl-like note with its wings high up in the air July 10 I took a D, apparently it jumped off the nest & gave broken wing act. The plumage was very dark from the oil smoke from a fire nearby.
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Childs 1959 Cypella delicata 20 June Patmeyou River, Cape Sabine, Alaska one flew over ridge wimming. 23 June One seen in wimming flight over marsh on north side of the river Towards Falcon Rock 11 July Patmeyou River, 7mi SE Cape Sabine, Alaska a bird heard and seen wimming in high flight several times today.
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CHILDS 1951 Northern Phalarope Lobipes lobatus June 16 Point Barrow, Alaska Frank saw one fly over L.W. June 18 again stopped momentarily on L.E. June 19 Gil & I got 3 on the marsh June 22 One on the marsh June 28 Saw at least 2 at the north end of marsh. They have been uncommon but regular on the marsh July 10 (M.I.A.T., 400 ft.) Alaska Took a of, the only one seen, on a slough as it flows up in alam. July 15 Point Barrow, Alaska One on the marsh near L.W.
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Childs 1957 Lobriga lobatus June 11 Wannwright, Alaska One ♂ seen at NE edge of village. 20 June Pitnegea River, Cape Sabine, Alaska Collected one. Saw another in loon marsh. 27 June One seen across from gypfalcons nest. 29 June Several seen in cattail marsh along the river. This is obviously the breeding phalarope of this area. 30 June One resting on pond Towards river mouth across river 19 July Camp A. Pitnegea River, mi SE Cape Sabine Alaska One seen being chased by Semi-palmated Plover near camp. 24 July Pitnegea River, 12mi SE Cape Sabine Alaska One seen on settle-floating peat bog. Aug. 5 Pitnegea River, Cape Sabine, Alaska Flashes of up to 10 mating through the noon, 6 min feeding on Mayflies. 16 Aug Occasional individuals seen at tundra.
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Childs 1958 Lobipes lobatus 2 June Pitmezea River, Cape Sabine, Alaska One seemed nervous (wity?) at 3 end of bird plot 1. 9 Jun a & seen on ponds near river mouth. 30 Jun One scolded near plot 1-8E. Seen several times in that area 3 July Pitmezea River, 16 miles SE Cape Sabine, Alaska One 4 seen several times today 6 July 5 seen in same pond as above 4. 8 July about 10 m ponds downstream. 13 July One seen up the North Fork 18 July Pitmezea River, 7mi SE Cape Sabine, Alaska a few seen near ponds
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Childs 1959 Loligus solatus 26 June Pitwegea River, Cape Sabine, Alaska Mober reported 14 on pond near Falcon Rock. I have seen more on Loon Marsh as yet. 12 July Pitwegea River, 7mi SE Cape Sabine, Alaska a few or ponds here. 1 Aug Pitwegea River, Cape Sabine, Alaska one along T2 near ponds
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Childs 1955 Phalaropus fulicarius June26 Point Barrow, Alaska a few around but nowhere near as abundant as in 1951. June30 Found 2 nests with 4 eggs near Vothe area July1 Found nest w/4 eggs near T3; another near dump along Salt Lagoon. July5 Atbashk, Meade River, Alaska. a few seen in the area. Some obviously nesting. July15 Wainwright, Alaska a few fled near the village but not in high polygon area. Aug 6 Many hundreds close in shore on the way to the village. This is the first noticable movement of them this season Aug.13 Some irishino birds getting them with slingshots in good numbers.
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Childs 1957 Phaleropus fulicarius June 11 Wainwright, Alaska Several pairs seen. Not common. June 17 Pitmegea River, Cape Sabine, Alaska A ? seen on horn Marsh. 20 qm collected one ? July Definitely breeding in ponds across river near river mouth. at least 287 recorded Aug 1 Seen with fledgling in pond in area plot #2.
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Phalaropus fulicarius Childs 1958 26 May Wainwright, Alaska Two flocks 7 10-15 birds each were seen 10 miles offshore at the whaling camps. 31 May Pitmeza River, Cape Sabine, Alaska. 3 flew over river. 1 June Flushed me on plot 2 2 June Several in flight over wet marsh 4 June Rate 20-30 at river mouth 9 June saw a 7 on pond near Owl Ridge 9 June Fairly abundant along shore at coast 17 June about 50 at the sand spit 18 July Pitmeza River, 7mi SE Cape Sabine, Alaska A flock seen near ponds in marsh puddle 1 Aug Pitmeza River, Cape Sabine, Alaska Several among them feeding
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Childs 1959 Phalaropus fulicarius 16 June Barrow, Alaska a few seen 17 June Chistok Point, Alaska Very common - pairs seen in every pool near landfill strip. Pairs circle counter- clockwise X each other. 9 July Patteyak Bay, Cape Sabine, Alaska Two flew over us near One Mile Ridge. 18 July Wainwright, Alaska 3 adults seen in pond in marsh among arctophila.
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Childs 1963 Phalaropus fulicarius 16 Jun Wainwright, Alaska Common. Several nests found; one i 3 eggs. 5 July Barrow, Alaska Collected 5 for Dick Holmes & check stomach contents after the onnx. 11 July Bernard River, Banks Island, NWT, Canada One 2 flew over lakes, sw of camp.
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