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Childs
1958
Ruddy Turnstone
Arenaria interpres
20 May Barrow, Alaska
A single pair were seen near the
dump area SW of camps. They rested
in the drum area nearby but I
was unable to collect them.
22 May
This pair still at the dump this p.m.
27 May Warmrught, Alaska
Ranch saw some at the
Whaliy Camps
4 June Patnegea River, Cape Sabine, Alaska
Collected one and saw 6t moe that
acted as if they were nesting near the
Wolverine Mt. They were active
in lush tussocks where caribou
had chewed up the vegetation in
between. Knobs were found here also.
199m
2 seen on ridge near mt, across river
2+9m
Was scolded by one at base of mt. behind
lagoon.
309m
Did not see any in area near Wolverine Mt.
28 July Patnegea River, 7mi SE Cape Sabine, Alaska
9 shots but it disappeared on gravel bar.
29 July Patnegea River, Cape Sabine, Alaska
Several flew over near cape.
9 Aug
One along beach.