I.B. Hamilton 1965 Plectrophenax nivalis June 12 Barrow Alaska - The Snow Bunting is quite common around the ARL. They are frequently seen feeding in the gravel. They sing both on the ground and from atop high perches. Their song reminds me of a House Finch but is hoarser. The males are black on the back and the females are a dark greyish brown. Some Snow Buntings were observed on the tundra. June 13 A ♀ was observed entering a hole in one of the many oil drums on the Tundra. Inside was a nest of grass but it could not be reached. The ♀ watched from about 10 ft. as the nest site was examined. June 14 Eight birds were seen, six of them were seen on the tundra. Of those seen on the tundra only 2 were seen along the ridge on which I walked. Four birds, two pairs were observed in the Tundra N of Birch Ridge, at coordinates C4. A ♀ was observed that flew to within about 10 ft. of me as I was examining a mound on which I thought there may have been a Snowy Owl. I searched the area and saw no sign of a nest. June 15 An encounter between a ♂ and ♀ was observed. They faced each other head-on, flapped their wings and struck at each other with their bills. Finally, the ♂ took off with the ♀ pursuing. After about 40 yds, the ♀ stopped the chase. June 16 Two pairs were observed, one group of 2 ♀'s and a ♂ was observed.