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of the western Glaucous Gull Race. IT was
unquestionably a Glaucous gull. Wing was
relatively short also. IT looked fat & in
good shape, flying strongly.
Took film to Photo Lab - To pick up the
pictures Friday.
Then back to BOQ to straighten out records,
pack the trunks, and finish Recovery Reports.
I am leaving to the plane officer 1) a small
quantity of Bands - 300 #3, 100 #2, 100 #5,
126 #7B. - and a small Sample of Supplies
to hold a Transient Project Member for 2-4
days. Rest is being returned to here. Then
worked on the report till 10, and then had
a drink at "O Club" Very Tired. Caught
a petrel to photograph in AM in good light.
12-19-63
Up to take care of the myriad of little jobs that
have to be done. Left musette Bag w few bands
in the BOQ, took care of trunks & shipping.
Then set to finishing the report, writing
Chan. & Bill. Done by 11.
12-20-63
I AM GOING TO LEAVE this
PLACE IN 8 HOURS.
T. P. S.
Saw Flock of 8 Br Thighed Curlew in grass
area of Antenna field in front of AEW hanger.