Alaska journal, v4429
Page 133
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Journal Mackan 1964 7 September Barrow, Alaska Went out with Dick Hill director of "Canadien Act" at Anvik. Found 13 lemmings in traps. Closed up line, and moved some to drier area in hopes of catching Dicrostonyx. I'm curious when change to winter pelage occurs. Saw 3 Pomarine jaegers, 1 glaucous gull, flight of 4 dowitels, and 1 phalarope. Large gulls have all departed; snow buntings still seen occasionally. Returned and processed part of lemming kill, then wrote notes. 10 September Barrow, Alaska Our "lemming snatching" with Riley Sikvayugak. Went out to Voth area. Ground has a frozen "crust", but not yet frozen solid. Sign still abundant, and lemmings easily caught. Brought in 16 for ca. 1½ hrs. work. Two immature pomarine jaegers still hanging around Voth area, gorging themselves. Large, loose flock