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B. Hamilton
1965
Journal
Barrow Alaska
July 6 held five young which were still downy gray but
which had been hatched a long time. Two of
the birds were out at the nests and were
wandering around. One was about 50 yds. from the
nest. A pile of about 50 lemmings (estimated)
was present about 3 ft. from the nest. In the
evening I took in trap lines TUA and TUB. Three
Northern Phalarope were seen at this time.
July 7 The day was warm and sunny for the most
part. The temperature was about 50°F. I was feeling
bad all day and did not get into the field.
July 8 The day was partly cloudy. The wind was from the
SE at about 15 mph. In the morning I helped Dr.
Pitelka process lemmings. In the afternoon Paul and
I went to the Britton and north area to check
nests. No new nests were found. The young were
hatched in the only two active Lapland Longspur
nests but are most seemed unattended. Several
flocks of King Eider were observed flying W.
The wind was very cold and we only stayed
out about 2½ hrs.
July 9. The day was mostly overcast and cool. It rained
almost all afternoon. In the evening it cleared
somewhat. The temperature was about 55°-65°F.
The wind was from the SE at about 20 mph in
the morning. In the afternoon the wind became
calm. In the morning Paul and I checked the