Alaska journal, v4407
Page 299
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Child 1963 2 August Barrow, Alaska Worked around lab. Rain 3 August Started live plot at 1530. 6 August Rain started at noon that developed into a real storm by mid-afternoon. Winds were recorded up to 34 mph. (28 mean). Rain stopped after supper and storm was over by 2200 next day. Although more juveniles are being caught, there is not an apparent decrease in runways and signs as there was observed during the 2nd run. FAP NOTE Bruce Lisobe stated that he was in Cornwallis1, Canada in the summer of 1960 and witnessed a looming high! 7 August Departed for Wainwright at 1530 with Gary Stevens, Glenn Stanley and Pilot Mel Fidley. Owls were seen regularly south of the Monument as well as 2 Red Foxes. Also upwards of 500 Caribou were seen, this plot trying to break off with the wheels. Wind at 25 mph in down squalls made Sethy traps a joy. I think the reason I coming here is that it feels so good when it is over. 10 August Got 70 lemmings despite weather which continued bad. Got 60 animals in night run 11 August Got 34 lemmings this morning. They must be turning nocturnal. 12 August Pulled in traps. Rain in a.m. Got a least weasel in last trapline picked up.