P. De Benedictis 1965 Somateria mollissima 13 June Burgeon, Alastaga, - a flock of about 75 birds was seen flying west over the Coel area about 3 P.M. The flock was of about 3/4s & 3s. 12 July A group of about 150 was believed to be this species, but could have been Spectacled. 13 July A group of 250-250 birds seen flying west over the Fresh lake area in the morning. 15 July a flock of 148s seen at close range over Holmes' House. They looked like Snow geese at a distance, from their white foreparts and the very goose-like flight. 16 July A group of about 75-100 (and 3-4 lone) 8's seen along Elson hagoon flying west. 21 July Several small groups and one large flock along Elson hagoon. 3 King flocks contained Single & Common (2) and 28s of this species. The larger groups were all 8's. 24 July Those seen today flying east along the Chukchi Sea. 29 July Many seen in small lines as part of King Eider Flocks and several obviously well into Eclipse plumage seem.