Field notes: Alaska, v4401
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F.M. Brock 1958 June 19 Barrow, Alaska Upon an approach the owl flew away; it did not stay within the area. No behavior was seen which would indicate that it was staying. A short while later in Central Marsh another snowy owl was seen on a mound. Many small shore birds were constantly circling the owl. June 21 An old owl pellet was picked up on a mound about 200 yards south of line X. Upon investigating the pellet it was noticed that a bird band was protruding half way out (No. 27....) The rest of the shimber is hidden in the pellet which was saved as it was found. June 23 One snowy owl seen seated on mound in north end of Central Marsh. July 8 Owl seen perched on mound just north of transect FF B. While I was setting out the trapline, the owl flew about 300 yards east and land. Then as I proceeded to set the traps, the owl got up and flew off in a westerly direction. July 9 Owl seen perched across slough opposite transects FF A and FF B July 12 Don Stephens, who makes trips out to the point at frequent intervals, has reported Snowy Owl 2