Alaska journal, v4407
Page 173
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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