Sullivan, J. Pitt Point, Alaska Journal July 13 (cont.) noise last night trying to claw its way up the sides of the wrete basket. Checked traps this morning - once again no capture - placed a chunk of apple near the teardle in hopes of attracting animals. 1000-1200 worked on notes. After lunch hiked north to a large lake. A semipalmated sandpiper was displaying by the lake. He flew up about 100 feet - fluttered his wings and gave the "motor" song. Cloud cover broken today - some sunshine. 1330-1630 - traps still empty. July 14 0810-1000 checked traps - no capture. After inspect- ing traps, looked over dry lake and parts of the ridge surrounding it for lemmings. Some of the burrows looked so promising. I tore them open - but found no animals. Cool and clear this morning (37° with clouds on the horizon). 3 more semipalmated s. gave half- hearted displays. They flew up fairly close to each other (about 10 feet apart), seemed to begin singing - then let the wind carry them for 50 yds. or so - then alighted. Checked traps after lunch (1300-1700) - no capture. The captive animal still appears to be in good health. Has been eating lab chow and apple in particular - some fresh greens as well. Worked on journal this afternoon.