Alaska species accounts, part 2, v4406
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Childs 1958 3. 11 June Pitmeza River, Cape Sabine, Alaska Forks were quiet this even after the heavy rain this afternoon. It was quite light and sunny when we ran Traps which may have more to do with their activity than the rains. An aerial call was heard. 19 June Saw one on top of mountain across river. They are now definitely less abundant than 2 weeks ago. 22 June Heard a pair plus a 3rd which sounded like a pup calling & creamother during the night lastnight. 29 June A calling last night. One came to the ridge behind tent and scolded us apparently. 27 June See caribou 5 July Pitmeza River, 16 miles SE Cape Sabine, Alaska Not seen or heard. Why? 20 July Pitmeza River, 7mi SE Cape Sabine, Alaska 9 heard one bark in the fog last night. 29 July Pitmeza River, Cape Sabine, Alaska One or two heard calling out on Second Ridge 3 August Pete found a den with 4 openings towards Wolverine Mt. 2 foxes now close by and he chased one, getting within 30 ft of it. Set traps for it. 4 Aug Pete found a second set of dens along the creek past 2nd Ridge and chased a yellowish fox, different from the earlier one,