Alaska field notes, v4434
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June 14 Pitnigea River. In field by 11, sun improving. A light rain falling, low overcast. Almost no wind. Proceeded to Owl ridge (#1) found Longtail nest with grateful egg this side of it. Found second nest on far side of it. Walked ridge to S. end & came back to tout through polygonal area. Pretty soaked by then - 3 p.m. Had hot cocoa & stuff dried up a bit - was thinking of heading out again, when Bob Main arrived in the plain with most of our missing gear, plus a few goodies like coffee, Bill's etc. After they left headed out again (5.00pm) Found L. tail nest at mouth of Baidel Stream. Watched owls in this area for an hour, was confused by what I saw - three different fights, 3 vs 2, 2 vs 4, then 3 vs 2. Thought I had a nest for a while but am now at a loss. Proceeded to Willow stream and watched a Longtail for a while. Back to tent by 8:30. Went out again for an hour walk at 10:30. June 15 Pitnigea River, Alaska Heavy fog in the morning. At times couldn't see across the river. Still. Started clearing about noon. Rolled away rapidly