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Journal
Sullivan, J.
1962 Barrow, Alaska
18 June (cont) Beach Ridge join gas line. (near Levi Plot).
Checked snap traps with Weiner 2030 - with Holmer
To live traps 2130 (nothing in traps). Holmer
Heard a curlew sandpiper - then decided it was
a golden plover - we turned to walk back to
the creek, and heard Pitelka calling across
the tundra. P. had walked out to the area SE
of Family Lagoon earlier in the evening. We
had found the curlew sandpiper. We walked
back to where the bird had been - Holmer
saw the lone or standing by a pond. There
was also a pair in the area - about 200 yards
from the single or. The males were displaying
frequently (see Sup. account).
19 June Clear and windy this morning. Weiner and I
to line III A-B (1 Lemming, 1 r-b-r., 1 long-tailed jaeger).
Weasel shortage make it necessary to return to
camp to give Pitelka and Holmer a chance to go
out to Beach Ridge, Eleven Lagoon. Put up
the Lemming skin that was taken in the traps.
Weiner finished putting up the king eider that
Makers brought in. The wind keeps rising -
blowing quite hard this afternoon. Cut some
fresh grass for the live traps. Rhynchos
green even though much of the grass blade is
brown. Snowy owl scuttled around - 6 in
view from one spot near the gas line. Also