Alaska field notes, v4467
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journal Sullivan 1962 Wainwright, Alaska 25 June (art.) of some of the receiving equipment at the station (as seen from trap lines). Another low catch this morning: 3 lemmings. Pair of Stillai sider seen on various ponds - also a fairly close approach. Stiff breeze from ocean this morning. A 4 snowy owl was seen in a brush barrel next to one of the huts. Some of the granger men at the Dew Line Station like to shoot at the larger birds, etc. on their off duty time. Saw one individual yesterday with what looked like a .30 calibre rifle kicking toward the Kuk - also heard shots from that direction later. 1875-2210 pulled in trapper - an exceptionally good take tonight: 9 lemmings, a western sandpiper. Line 4 particularly productive. Had to relay the packs in 2 at a time; it was too difficult trying to carry 4 at once (heavy + clumsy). 1100-06E (ARL erra) approaching this station. Finished off hot apple pie, pulled specimens out of freezer, threw gear into duffle bag in time to see 06E land, discharge a passenger, and take off again. Papers was the new arrival - came to get soil and clipping samples.