E.M. Brock 1958 Dowitchers June 22 Barrow, Alaska Observed for the first time this season in Central Marsh. One individual collected. Two other single individuals observed. A small group of five seen feeding. June 23 A group of eight seen feeding in pond in Central Marsh. June 30 Atkasuk, Mead River Coal Mine, Alaska Bird scared from nest went into a crippled distress act with much chipping. nest five feet from large pool in stream which is located in a large trough. Much tall grass in the area with a willow bush in the immediate surroundings. The willows form a dense canopy covering over the nest. Nest composed of grass and dead willow leaves and had four dark green eggs spotted with brown. Surprising how much the eggs look like phalarope or sandpiper eggs. My sudden approach apparently caused the bird to depose on two of the eggs, July 1 Eggs of yesterdays nest looked at in morning and afternoon today. They have not hatched yet.