R.B. Hamilton 1965 Limosa lapponica Aug. 14 Cape Thompson - Two birds were observed flying overhead. They circled 2-3 times and their white rumps and light underwings could be observed. They called as they circled. Eventually they flew off to the SW. Aug. 20 Barrow Alaska - Two birds of this species were observed in the vicinity of traplines IVA and IVB. At first one bird was resting on a mound. It then flew to a small pond where another bird was feeding. They both fed in water about 1.5 deep with Dewitt's like motions. Aug. 21 Two Bar-tailed Godwits were observed sleeping along the road in the vicinity of traplines IVA and IVB. They were approached to within 20' with a weed before they flew away. Aug. 22 The two godwits were again seen. They were feeding in the grassy area where the road went across Voth Creek. Aug. 23 The two Godwits were again seen in the Voths Area. They got up several times and flew in circles. They were accompanied by a Dewitt's which associated with them. Several other Dewitt's were observed Aug. 26 The two godwits were still present in the Voth area.