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Childs
1957
Journal
24
30 July Patwager River, Cape Selina, Alaska
High winds and rain again today. Got
as far as area for second Chum plot
when rain started again. Found the
young B.T. jaeger near the lithodoid to
the NW close to area where it was first
seen. Several flocks of sandpipers and
phalaropes seen flying west.
31 July
The rain finally stopped early this a.m.
and we have had some patches of blue
sky and sun. The river is up almost
4 vertical feet, covering a considerable
area of the bar and all of the island.
A golden Eagle flew over across the
river, announced and chased by jaegers.
Waiting for the plane, supplies, and now
from home is a sure way to go "lucky."
1445. Max Brown & 2 men from Darwin stopped
in for coffee on way to Lisbonne. Our supply plane
due in sometime! 1730 Plane arrived
bringing supplies and a live female type
woman named Beverly, connected with
airline in some way. Max Brown et al. buzzed
shortly after when landed, saw girl and
came in for coffee! No one would stay for
supper.
Aug. 1 Started second 20 acre chum plot for next
year. Saw golden Eagle again and young jaeger