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Childs
1958
Calcaris lapponicus
23 May Wainwright, Alaska
a group of three were seen in the
village along the bluff in the
evening. These were the first of
the year for Barrow or here.
25 May Yesterday and today mutes have
been moving through the village
at the edge of the bluff. None
were seen out on the ridge
although some areas are
exposed.
26 May We were surprised to find these
birds regularly moving out on
the ice 10 miles from shore at
the whaling camps. Males were
even singing their flight song
30 May Atmoyea River, Cape Sabine, Alaska
Birds common, males singing. Pairs
seen feeding together on the bar.
31 May Pete found a nest w/5 eggs near T2-0.0
other female seen gathering nesting material in front
of our tent at 2100.
1 June 4 nests found. 3w/6 1w/5 eggs. Males
are not too busy displaying, singing or
squabbling. Territories seem to be well
established and most clutches complete.
2 June Censused bird plots 142. 13 nests found
7w/6; 1w/5; 2w/4; 2w/0.