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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.