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Childs
1957
Lagopus lagopus
June 10 Wannwright, Alaska
One in water plumage seen from plane.
June 17 Pitmegea River, Cape Sabine, Alaska
Many dropping seen but no birds.
28 June Still more seen although willows up to
10' high are within 2 mi of camp.
12 July We flushed and shot our first ptarmigan
today W of Loon Marsh.
19 July Camp A. Pitmegea River, 1/2 SE Cape Sabine, Alaska
Saw several gairs and finally a flock of 8
with mixed aged young in willows.
23 July Pitmegea River, 12 mi SE Cape Sabine, Alaska
Regular but in small numbers along the
river. One resting under bank, flushed and
flew to a bar where it stood watching
as we passed. Luckily we weren't hungry.
6 Aug. Pitmegea River, Cape Sabine, Alaska
Flushed one along T. Rock. Harrison?
15 Aug
Brook shot one farther out in river area