Processing Rock Ptarmigan Prior to Release

Several measurments of Attu ptarmigan were taken prior to release of founding birds on Agattu Island.

Clait with bagged bird.	Holding (Adak male rock ptarmigan).	Processing first bird, Clait, Bill and Gerald.
Wing measurement.	Juvenile or Adult?	Most processing was done indoors.
Banding.	All eggs laid in crates were sent to UAF Museum collection.	Egg measuring.

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