R.A. Hamilton 1965 Clangula hyemalis June 17 Barrow Alaska - A flock of about 100 birds was observed flying NE about 150 ft high. The flock was organized in a loose "V". They flew higher than any of the Eider Flocks that have been yet observed. June 19 A flock of about 100 birds were observed flying NE. June 19 Four Old Squaw were observed in a small pond at the N end of the Britton Arm. June 20 A flock of about thirty birds was observed. Birds were observed flying NE over the land all day. It is believed that many of these flocks contained this species. June 21 About seven pair were observed. Some display was observed. This consisted of throwing the neck over the back and is quite similar to the display given by the Steller's Eider. June 23 About two pair and a flock of twenty-six were observed June 24 Two large flocks were observed. June 25 Four birds were observed in the pond at the N end of the Britton Arm. One pair has been there since the 1950's. June 26 A pair of birds is in the pond at the N end of the Britton Arm. They frequently dive and I imagine that is how they obtain their food. June 27 - Any E Bird was seen in flocks or pairs nearly every day. They frequently were observed in flocks hunting on the ocean. No nests were found in Muskeg area but two family in Hamilton's original pasture were nesting July 25. Two male were found near Stibbs' Gull colony S of Lake Iktowiil The nest resembled Steller's Eider nest as did the eggs. Aug 15-27 They could be seen resting every day on the larger isles