Remsen, J.V. 1972 9 July Curlew Sandpiper N6: 3 chicks, banded weighed 306 - 7.8g 307 - 8.4g 308 - 8.1g cracking egg - 9.4g N7: 4 eggs The boldness of ♀ N3 was just incredible. She approached to within 1 foot scolding me, and brooded youngs remaining on the nest as well as those released, right in front of me 4 feet away. She gave a low clucking sound similar to that heard two days ago from the Semi- palmated Sandpiper which seemed to serve as the same attracting note for the young to be brooded. The chicks nestled under either side of the female, heads pointing towards her rear, just as in the Semipalmated Sandpiper. Many pictures were taken at close range, but with only a 50 mm. lens. All but one chick were successfully placed back in the nest; the fourth would not stay and took off, followed by mother. Female N6 was not nearly so bold, only scolding from distance. On several occasions, N3 ♀ gave a rolling, rhythmic trill which was very similar to that trill used by the male. ("whreeeoo whreeeoo whreee ooo ...") 1515 - Checked the Gasline Ridge nest but no bird was seen to leave the nest and no bird appeared to be in the area after waiting 20 minutes 50 feet from the nest. Camera removed due to possible desertion.