P. DeBenedictis 1965 Nyctea scandiaca 10 June Barrow, Alaska - (cont.) the Central Marsh area, along the shore of Elson Lagoon about ½ way between Woldshdag Slough and Brait Point overlaid 7 birds in sight at one time, some twins with 2 9s in fairly close proximity; no evidence of a nest was found, but 2 9s giving the "Dracula" display were seen and some injury feigning was seen. The birds were not completely concerned about our presence, as they often landed to rest in 30 feet of the Wessel (But only one possible bird appeared to be at a nest site. A 9 flew high into the air over this area calling a soft "hoo-oot" repeatedly (about 1/second) and a female on the ground squealed several times during this period. 2 forrunning birds by Owls were seen. 11 June found a nest at the southeast end of the Family Lagoon on a mound on a polygon ridge overlooking the Lagoon. It contained 8 eggs + a 9th was nearby in a pile of pellets; the 9 didn't stay on when we were near and was not attacked at the nest. Saw the "Draculaing" near the nest. No population seen today. 12 June little activity seen in this area. Our pair seen on the Eastside Family Lagoon and showed no nest signs or display; found a feeding, pellet pellet casting area.