JDVayens 1977 Calidris melanotos Pt. Storkesen, Prudhoe Bay, Alaska 21 July Late June / early July. They found only 1 nest this year, one still being incubated 4 days ago, they have not detected an overwhelming abundance of migrating melanotos. Prudhoe Bay 28 July Moulting 99 still encountered in lowlands particularly out lay-wet dock region. But as of today we are finding juvenile melanotos, and the overall abundance of 99 appears to be dropping. 31 July see Journal Haul Road, N. Slope, AK see journal. Juvenile melanotos as far inland as lower Brooks foothills in disturbed ponded areas. But not many before reaching coastal plain. +Kasook on Meade River 13 Aug Juvenile melanotos apparent on tundra in low Carex neopolygonized marshes, along bare mud at lake margins, particularly where there is overhanging vegetation, and particularly flying over in small groups - 5-15 (birds) - headed east. 18 August Very few melanotos still around, all juveniles. However I still see a few flocks headed E.