R.E. Johnson 1968 46 Journal May 27 Anchivka Island, Alaska (cont.) of adult body size but with the corners of the juvenile bills remaining, suggesting they may have been in flight from the nest shelf to the window but missed? Why did all miss? Perhaps they were flushed by the presence of a predator (man) and were too young to fly? Several Terns were again seen near Makarinie PT but I couldn't be sure of the identity. Charley Yarbrough began his studies of the ontogeny of thermoregulation in rosy finches. He has located some additional nests to mine but may also use May 27 more of mine see also next pages May 28 Anchivka Island, Alaska In the morning Charlie & I censused all 4 plot locations under rather wet conditions (heavy mist). Fewer birds were plotted partly do to our inability to function well, I suppose, but mainly because the birds were less inclined to fly & sing. Data summarized below: Upland (Dry) Tundra - only species seen was Lapland Longspur. Half of observations were of pairs. Wet Tundra - only species seen was Lapland Longspur. Half of observations were of pairs. No Rock Sandpipers seen this trip but fresh tracks could be seen in mud along one pond. Riparian Meadow- only species seen on plots was Lapland Longspur, though Rock Ptarmigan & Rosy