Alaska field notes, v4426
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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