Alaska species accounts, part 2, v4404
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Calcarius lapponicus 31 May Seen commonly in the car area south of ARL. Some display flights seen and many birds seem paired. Not as abundant in this area as snow bunting. 11 June - A nest with one egg was found just S. of Wainwright T3 on high erratic polygon at side of a terrace. A nest with 5 eggs found in evening in same kind of location as above. 18-21 June Unrest - seen less not too commonly on areas of the river terraces - more common in the uplands but appears to be less common than last year. 3 July, Unrest - a recently fledged young was seen at the base of the slope below T10. 5-16 July Point Jay Very common all over the area and fledgling pairs seen frequently. 7-30 July Pitt Point Very abundant all over the terrace. Commonest bird. Twenty- nine were taken on two mouse traps lines.