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Remsen
J.V.
1972
Journal
also Golden-crowned Sparrow 1 - camp
Lemmings: 1 IBP, 1 Britton, one of which was
captured by a Glauccous Gull
Predators: 10 Pomarine Jaegers in 2's and singles
1 dark Parasitic Jaeger near IBP → E
1 & Snowy Owl, W. edge of Family Lagoon
Glauccous Gull seen to capture and eat a
Brown Lemming
Shorebird courtship: pair of White-rumped Sandpiper
courtins W. of Calleater; male makes an unbelievably
mechanical sound, consisting of a low buzz followed by
a high-pitched hiss several times in a row.
Baird's also seen displaying - sounds much like
a Dunlin. Wingbeats in flight display slow like a hawk.
One bird viciously attacked anything in the vicinity,
including even a Hoary Redpoll
Migration: Sabines and Arctic Terns moving E along
cost. 2 Arctic Loons moving west (i) and south (i)
NARL, Point Barrow, Alaska
12 June Location: IBP sites to Britton area
Time: 0815 - 1200, 1515 - 1700
Wind: 0 - 10
Temp: 35-50?
Sky: p.c to clear
Ground: little snow left