Mike (1959) Journal. July 2 Pitmegea River, Alaska. Weather pretty miserable all day. Departure delayed until 1:30 p.m. as while Bobby tried to fix his radio compass. Finally off. Flew contest all the way. Most of the time at 200 ft or less. Weather broke after we were past Fig 2 (Point Lay). John Korovka departed on plane. Had a meal fenced in parachute zagers next accross river. Just in time one egg is hatched and the other hatching. July 3 Pitmegea River, Alaska. Cold, rainy, misty day. Wind from the SSW + gusty. Finished up notes on bald eagle to make a good map of the area with nest locations. I found that my new instrument box made a fine light table with the aid of the Coleman Lantern. Checked out the new flash outfit it works like a charm. Weather, moderated in afternoon. Went out to the pasture ant #3, weighed chick. Then went to Lt #5, from #1 + #3, Lt #3+2 & back for supper. From #3 has lost egg, adults still present. Longtuit #3 is gone, #2 still about. Seem to be down 20% before starting. July 4 Pitmegea River, Alaska. Helped Hank Childs get in trap line in morning. Afterward made round of meets, going upstream by #4 to Willow Creek