Alaska field notes, v4467
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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