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Remsen,
J.V.
1972
Journal
Glauco us Gull 5
Snowy Owl 5
Lapland Longspur 50
Snow Bunting 10
Curlew Sandpiper 1P(SA)
Lemmings: 4 site |
Predators: nothing new
Shorebirds: Pectorals and Red Phalaropes way down in
numbers. Norton's assistant reported successful hatchings of a
one egg phalarope nest. Buff-breasted s have definitely left.
Migration: 1 Black-bellied Plover flying south, giving same
"tyooooee" call given on wintering grounds; black axillaries
(extending far out on wing) and white vent also seen.
Longspurs: Opened IBP traps 0830; checked at 1100,
1430, 1600, 1830, and by TWC at 220G. Large numbers of
unbanded
birds caught, included a number of females.
9 July
NARL, Barrow Alaska Dr. F.A. Pitella
Locations: Village Ridge, Voth Slough, Gasline Ridge
Times: 1000-1345, 1500-1730
Temp: 40-450
Wind: 5-15 mph
Sky: overcast, foggy to p.c.
Species:
loon (sp) 1 -> 5
Steller's Eider 18
American Golden Plover 6 - found N/4e on Village Ridge
Ruddy Turnstone 4 Staked, w. of N3
turnow