Alaska field notes, v4426
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R.B. Hamilton 1965 Nycter scandiaca June 16 Two pair and a single Q were seen. Dr. Pitelka checked a nest on the N of Central Marsh. The nest contained 9 eggs as in the past. June 17 Seven Snowy Owl were seen at one time in the Britton Area. There were 5 Q's and 2 Q's. None of the birds appeared to be nesting. June 18 Several Snowy owl were seen resting on Mounds along Beach Ridge. June 19 Several pair of Snowy owls were observed. [illegible] June 20 Several pair of Snowy owls were seen unpaired birds in common in the Britton Area. June 21 Owls were seen scattered about the tundra. June 22 Owls were seen scattered about the tundra. Owls in Holanis Mound are constantly bothered by jagers. The jagers emit the triple note and dive at the owls. The owls jump at the jagers. Eventually the conflict is over without contact having been made. June 23 An encounter between an owl and a jager were was observed on Central Marsh. The jager continually dove at the owl emitting its triple note. The owl would jump at the jager extending its talons and would fly backwards for about five feet. This permitted the talons to be directed at the jager. After about five minutes the owl flew after the jager and landed about 50 ft. away where there was no dispute. Owls have moved into the N part of the Britton Area.