Alaska field notes, v4434
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Malin 1959 Journal May 21 Pitineger River. Up at 8. 0'n Tunder lay 10. - walked about 5-6 miles on large circuit on a side of river. At lunch - set up boat - crossed river & made a large circle of about 4-5 miles on that side. Returned to tent at 7.30 PM. Went to sleep at 9. PM. May 22 Pitineger River. Don't recall this day in detail. In general remained in vicinity of tent. Made morning trap round with Tom. May 23 Pitineger River. After breakfast, crossed river, + walked upstream 2 miles to Dysfalon Crique. Found the nest with 4 eggs on 35 foot cleft directly over water. Collected one egg, took pictures & headed back. Walked about one willow covered bar for an hour or so. 3 feet S. alaensis. - shot beginning to bloom. Several (2-3) White crowned sparrows singing. Pintail & Baldpate among willows. Walked back along bottom of high snow bank. Finally had to climb the bank & continue our way on top. Pictures of Rock Ptarmigan. Reached camp 6.30 or 7.08 PM. Took walk after supper - noted the