Alaska journal, v4407
Page 205
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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.