JPM Myers 1980 Branta bernicla Atkasook on the Mcade River, North Slope, Alaska 31 May 1800 a large flock of 150 Branta wheeling over the river. They landed and flew on the ice at (~19,42). I walked up on them and they flew fourteen E, finally settling on the Tryngita grid @ (25,42). 2 June Many Branta still at the east end of the loop, some (~26,42), others (~27,41), totalling at least 150. They are down in the sand dunes where the snow has melted and puddled. 4 June far fewer brant today. None seen flying; only saw 30 or so at (~27,41) 9 June saw 5 today for first sighting since 4 June 11 June 0 - none.