Alaska field notes, v4467
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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.