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Holmes,R.
1959
Asio flammeus
5 june. Barrow, Alaska
Two seen near the barrel area.
One was sitting on the ground
and the other was flying when
first noticed. Later both flew
off in a western direction.
12 june Barrow, Alaska
One seen flying to the east over
the drum area. It was flying
a direct course about 75 feet
above the ground. One also seen
near Britton's Area at 1315. A
pair was noted flying just N. of
Voth's Area at 1615. They were
flying high, but were making
large circles and not moving in
any one direction.
13 june Barrow, Alaska
One seen flying west over the
beach ridge. Another seen flying
over the dump area.
14 june Barrow, Alaska
One seen sitting on tundra along
the gas well road near Britton's
area. It flushed as the crease
came within 50 yards.
15 june Barrow, Alaska
A pair were seen about 400 yards So.