Alaska field notes, v4426
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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