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RESPONDENT
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T. Ponomareuva
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SITE NAME
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Kolguev Island, Russia
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WEATHER
CONDITIONS
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Weather conditions: |
| Spring was cool and prolonged with many snow patches remaining in the northern part of the island until the end of June. The weather at the end of June/beginning of July was cold, with much wind, rain and mist. The development of vegetation was 1.5-2 weeks later than in the previous season.
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BIOTIC
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| Rodents abundance evaluation: |
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Breeding conditions:
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| There were average densities of Arctic Fox, Arctic Skua, Snowy Owl and gulls. The most common waders were Dunlin, Little Stint and Grey Plover. Less numerous species were Ringed Plover, Turnstone and Red-necked Phalarope. Oystercatchers were breeding in sandy areas. The overall breeding success was considered as moderate.
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Rodent dynamics:
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| Lemmings were totally absent from the island.
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Rodent species recorded:
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Summary
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