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Sullivan,J.
1962 Barrow, Alaska Live Traps
11 June 1500-1730 Hines and I set out traps at the plot where
Beach Ridge joins the gas line. 6 rows of 4 traps
each (20 traps) were set out. This was the
amount permitted by snow conditions -
many stakes remain under the snow. 4 extra
traps were set on high polygon measurement.
The 20 traps were set within 6 feet of each
stake in runways along likely looking
place. Grass was put in the traps for warmth,
Lab Chow was also put into the traps. Weather:
clear with some clouds, cool ±37°. Tundra: wet
ice and snow melting. A dead lemming
was seen on the side of a high polygon,
owl feather - also on the polygon. (Possibly
an animal for display purposes - for the owl).
2200-2220 checked live traps - nothing.
Saw a lemming run under a drum by the gasoline
line and I loosened the drum from the snow,
flipped it over and captured the lemming.
12 June 0830 - nothing
1645 - 1 ad or Lemming 1010. III-4
2200 - nothing Ran along side of polygon. Buried into
snow - made an opening for himself.
13 June 0400 - nothing
0945 - "
1620 - "
2120 - 2 Snow buntings - 18 17
14 June 0400 - nothing