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I.B. Hamilton
1965
Journal
Barrow Alaska
July 10
and entered their location on the chart. Several
pair were seen but no nests were found. A three
egg Dunlin nest was also found near, a Steller's
Eider nest with only one egg. A Peregrine falcon
was observed flying W at South Meadow Lake. A
pair of Dowitchers were observed along Goshen Ridge.
This pair has been seen previously in that location
and might be attempting to breed. In the
afternoon we went to Volshlge Slough and Elson
Lagoon. About six more single nests were found
and stoled. Several more were seen but not stoled.
A nest of the Black Brant which had been found
earlier by Steve Moulton was located and it contained
four eggs. Three Dunlin nests were located. They
all contained four eggs. A least Weasel was found
living under a piece of corrugated metal that
had been used as a slide. W. photographed
this weasel from distances as close as 2.5 ft.
Possitive and Long-tailed Jaegers were observed flying
over. The sounds of shooting from Duck Comp
were heard but no flocks at Flying Eider seen
observed. The concentration of owls along Volshlge
slough is down to about 10 individuals. In Control
Marsh the numbers of Peep and Rid Philosophe have
de creased. A flock of seven Pintail and a group of about
12 Steller's Eiders were observed.
July 11
The day was partly cloudy, with ground fog is