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A.M.Verbeek
1966
Plectrophenax nivalis (2)
4 July
One pair of Snow Buntings gathered Chironomus larvae in their
spog along a small pond. The pupae were hatching and the
emerging adults were being washed ashore.
7 July
Saw two fledgling snow buntings in the Drum Area. They were
quite able to fly but were still being fed.
10 July
Saw one juvenile on the Pont, near the two smoke
chuges. There were several adults.
11 July
A male Snow Bunting persistently chased a female Longspur
over a distance of 20 m.
21 Aug.
The Snow Buntings are presently confined to the Drum
Area and to the Buildings.