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Remsen,
J.V.
1972
Journal
Hoary Redpoll 1- Drum Area
Lemmings: 5 site 1
Predators: Pair of Pomarines seen going through a lemming
tugging bout after which they bowed to each other
at least 5 times each.
Longspurs: Checked nests and took activity records 0840-1240.
Two of 10 nests found predated (3/10 total now).
Shorebirds: 4 Buffies flying together on two occasions,
one AM and one 2045. Bursts of H-displaying and
wing-flashing at 2045 among the 4 birds. One
vertical helicopter display seen with F.A.P. One
possible female noted: seemed smaller but (unlike
females) seemed to have more breast spotting - pectorals still
hoots.
Migration: zilch
3 July
NARL, Barrow, Alaska
Location: Drum area + area s. of NARL main lab
Times: 0830-0915, 1115-1200, 1600-1645, 1845-1930
Wind: 0-10 mph
Temp: 40-50
Sky: p.c. to clear
Species:
Semipalmated Plover 1 (N/3e Main Lab)
Baird's Sandpiper 6
Glaucous Gull 5-over
Snowy Owl 1♂
Hoary Redpoll 2.