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Holmes, R.
1960
Nyctea scandiaca
26.
15 Aug Skroavik, Alaska
The juveniles at nest #10 have moved
about 350 yards south. The nest -
along the ridge. Both adults are
still in attendance. One chick
(the youngest) was found dead near
the nest. The weights are recorded
on the wt.-record sheet.
16 Aug Barrow = Cape Lisburne, Alaska
An occasional scatland owl was
seen between here & Wainright
but they were by far nowhere
common. Now we see west/
Wainright.
20 Aug Barrow, Alaska
Two juveniles (flying, but steel with
down) seen along the west shore
& family logom. Bands could not
be seen.
21 Aug The young were weighed at nest
#10. Only 2/3 could be
found (the oldest & the youngest). The adults
were still in attendance.
27 Aug Barrow = Pitt Point, Alaska
Owls seen frequently before
Barrow Helmnault Bay. This
includes several family groups.
Beyond the Bay, 1-2 were seen.