Field notes: Alaska, v4401
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M. Brock 1958 Journal June 20 Barrow, Alaska in a nest; weasel droppings are found on the outside. (see op account of Lemmus) a tabulated chart for listing Lemmus nests and any predator signs has been started; much time was spent in the field checking nests. Checked Transects I, II, V, VI, VII and VIII in the afternoon. June 21. Tom and Bill and myself went with John Cantlin into the field where John helped us to identify some of the more common plants (grasses). Also looked for more Lemmus nests. Ran all six traps just once today. I have not yet seen a live Lemmus at Barrow. June 22 Prepared study skins of two red phalarope and a semi palmated sandpiper. Checked the six traplines just once today. While checking transect I I made it a point to check a longspur nest noticed on the line yesterday. The three eggs there yesterday were gone today and for droppings were found in the nest (see op account fx). June 23 Prepared several study skins. Retrieved all six traplines in the evening. Saw a fox hunting on the tundra. Observed a snowy owl. Prepared to go to Dead Bird tomorrow