Alaska species accounts, part 2, v4404
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Cade 1959 Mycter scandiaca 14 May Dream River A 87 was seen sitting on green ice ca 100 yds down stream from the Coulman trail. It did not leave the general area when flushed by our vessel. About 2 miles further down stream at the high sand dunes a 9 was seen. She did not act as though a nest was present in the area. These are the only arcto relic in two days of observation in the Barrow region. 20-22 May Pitmegea River - several quick observations - most by north of the river - only one has been seen on the south ridge. As best we can make out there were 6 individuals present on the south ridge on 21 May between the river, the ocean, the first high ground north and the first high ground up river - in an area of about 1 square mile. One 87 and a 9 appears to be localized near the board of the high ridge on the weight limit glove camp but no nest could be found. Another 87 & 9 was seen on the ground just west of this pair but they