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Sullivan, 9
1961
Plectrophenax nivalis snow bunting
Barrow, Alaska
June 9 Common birds around ARLand environ
much white, more on 8. The birds have
black backs.
June 14 Captured a & snow bunting in live trap
The 8 remained near calling. I had seen
the 8 standing alone among the traps or
I approached in the wreckel. The & called
upon release and flew wildly to the east.
She was joined by the 8, then both
birds circling about and flew off to the
west together.
June 19 Captured a 8 snow-bunting on live trap set II
(0830). Bird seemed in good health on release.
June 21 The 8 snow bunting sings on the ground as well
as on the glides after his flight up. I noticed
this on the crevasse walk this morning.
July 13 Juvenile snow bunting can now make short
flights but are unsure of themselves. They
attempt to cling to the sides of wanigan
and usually slide off.