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Journal
Sullwein, J.
1962 Cape Simpson, Alaska
[illegible]lemmings. Crone flier and moquicator which
were in such abundance throughout the
greater part of the day are now nowhere
in evidence.
7 July Cape Simpson, Alaska
Ouercut this morning, temperature in
the 30's. A couple of wet lemmings in the
traps. Went with Larry Ahmaogak this
afternoon to look at a snow bunting nest
near the garbage dump. The nest was
in a long pipe 5" in diameter. It was put
beyond arm reach - the nestlings were
practically fledged - They scrambled out
of the nest and moved around in the
pipe. The pipe was 15 ft or so long, and
dark inside - I could not be sure that there
were any more than 2 birds in it. Also found
a red backed sandpiper nest - 4 eggs present
but one of the 4 was on top of 3 others (rather
than all pointing to the center of the nest).
The eggs were cold - looked as though
the nest had been deserted - or the
parent birds killed. Checked traps
after supper.
10 July Cape Simpson, Alaska
Cold and overcast again today. Fog
moving in then lifting then more fog.