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R.B. Hamilton
1965
Lemmus trimucronatus
June 16 Lemmings were abundant in the area N of
Wolschlag slough. They could be seen everywhere scouring
from the exposed grass to cover under the snow.
In one area I estimated as being less than 0,1 2000
Twenty lemmings were seen. The Lemmings seemed to be
rooting in the ground when they were not disturbed.
Once a large lemming was observed chasing another
one. One of the lemmings was uttering a twittering note.
A lemming was observed flushing a Pectoral Sandpiper
by running where the sandpiper was standing. No predator
was observed taking a lemming during my walk.
June 17 In the Britton area Lemmings are not overly
conspicuous. There is not much snow present for
them to scromper under. Many lemmings were seen,
nevertheless.
June 18 Along Beach Ridge Lemmings were very abundant.
They were seen on the bare patches, grubbing for
shizom.s. when they were disturbed they would go
under the snow. On several occasions one lemming was
seen chasing another lemming.
June 19 In the Britton area Lemmings do not seem too
abundant. However there is a large population of only
2-3 juncos present so the population is probably high.
Jun. 20 Not many Lemmings were seen.
June 21 The number of Lemmings visible in the area
seem to have increased somewhat. Several times Lemmings
were seen chasing each other.