Ornithological observations in Northeast Greenland between 74o30' and 76o00'N lat., 1976.

Abstract

The avifauna in the country traversed on several extensive survey trips is described. More intensive studies were made in an 18.2 km2 census area on southernmost Hochstetter Forland, for which information on arrival, pre-laying period, population densities, habitat and nest site selection, breeding schedule, clutch size, hatching success, re-nesting, non-breeders, moult, post-breeding activities and departure is given. Special attention is given to Clangula hyemalis, Anser brachyrhynchus, Arenaria interpres, Calidris maritima, Calidris alpina, Calidris alba, Phalaropus fulicarius and Stercorarius longicaudus. An extremely high predation pressure was caused by Arctic fox Alopex lagopus, and this is discussed in relation to lemming abundance and environmental conditions.-from Authors