Today was more orientation and protocols. In the morning, we went over how to nest search, snow survey, predator survey and other stuff. In the afternoon we went into the field for a few hours to search for nests. Only found Semipalmated Sandpiper nests, but we were looking for Dunlin. While in the field, I saw my first Short-eared Owl for Barrow. Things were really moving on the iced over Arctic Ocean, so at 7pm I decided to seawatch for an hour. Nothing too good, but had huge Eider flocks flying out really far, and a few close flocks. About 150 Common Eiders and 5 King Eiders and 7 Arctic Terns. People have been seeing all 4 Eiders, but I have yet to see Spectacled and Steller's. Hopefully soon. I also heard the Red-necked Stints were back, but I looked later and did not see them.

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