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Cade
1957
General Account
31 May - cont
activities. Saw a few fresh looking lemming
pellets on the first low ridge beyond the
car area.
There was little wind today, and the
sun was out part of the afternoon. First partly
sunny day since my arrival.
1 June
Went out with B. Rock in a weasel at 1230.
We traveled about 4 miles west of the village
along the beach bluffs and back inland
along the exposed ridges. There was abundant
old sign of lemming activity - old pellets and
droppings were everywhere, - but we saw no
lemmings and little fresh sign.
2 June
Another bright day. Spent the morning and
afternoon in the lab. Skinned a few birds.
In the evening, Makers, Campbell and I
went out in a weasel to the gas well
and back. Saw no jaegers, owls, or lemmings.
But we did see almost constant flocks of
ducks passing offshore between 2100 &
2400 hours.
3 June
Spent the afternoon in the lab preparing a goose
for Max. Went out with John Campbell in
the evening to the Point and back looking