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Childs
1958
28 May Wainwright, Alaska
We traveled about 10 miles inland
over the Tundra. No owls were seen
but 30-40 jaegers in small flocks
were observed during the entire flight.
A few gulls and several pairs of
White-footed geese were seen.
Arrived at Barrow about 3. A
white crum sparrow was seen near
the mess hall.
29 May Barrow Alaska
Shot two White crum Sparrows near
the Mess Hall in the morning. It poured
last night.
30 May Departed for Pitmegea at 1210. Occasional
gull & Pomarine Jaeger seen in flight
over the tundra. No concentration and
no owls.
Pitmegea River, Cape Sabine, Alaska
Arrived around 4. Plane hit soft spot
in landing and then mud all over it
as well as almost tipping over. River had
covered old camp site with several
inches of mud so we camped -
500' farther up on the bar.
31 May Organized camp. Walked to Owl Ridge. Collected
two Rock Ptarmigan. Went west to large Lithow
and saw two Arctic Foxes asleep on it.