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Remsen,
J.V.
1972
Journal
Lemmings: 4 at IBP site.
Predators: no jaegers seen moving northE, all 5 sitting
on tundra near IBP side, but didn't stay long. No
owls.
Longspurs: recorded feeding observations with TWC
2000-2130
1015-1200. Alone from 0800-0'. Makes
chasing other males when near female.
Shorebird courtship: Pectoral seen inflating chest for
female, making deep booming sound as he displayed.
Turnstones also giving flight song. Curlew Sandpipers
looked for but not seen. Density much lower today -
more spread out due to melt-off.
Migration: 30 Odsquaws → NE
4 Stellar's Eiders → SW
5 Arctic Terns → NE along coast
1 Sabine's Gull → NE "
1 Golden-crowned Sparrow heard singing
81dg-
near 350.
NARL, Point Barrow, Alaska
11 June 1115-1545, 1845-2130
Location: IBP site + walks thru Britton area to NARL
Wind: mostly calm
Temp: 40-55
Sky: mostly clear
Ground: very little snow left