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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.