Alaska journal, v4432
Page 53
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Maclean 1967 Journal [19 June] Don and I then walked toward Micro-Mer, talking about feeding observations and the insect problem. Saw 2 flocks of 7 melanotes which we used for feeding observations. Checked the tanglefoot sites near Micro-Mer - they are now ready to go. Found a 2 egg jaeger nest 100 m. west of tanglefoot sites and 80 m. N. of gasoline. Discussed a sampling program with Dan. We concluded that this summer should be used to develop the sampling procedure, since most of the ecological information will result from accurate quantitative data regarding numbers, dispersion, etc. I think Dan will do very well. Might also comment that Tom has really caught on to the study of extra males in the longspur population. He is taking the initiative in thinking of approaches to the problem and is putting in a lot of time as well. After dinner Tom, Don, and Kal went out to traplines I and II. I went along as far as Micro-Mer, then walked in with shotgun ready to reduce any prectoral flocks. Found 3 buffies on