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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.