Field notes: Alaska, v4401
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M.Brock 1958 Journal Aug 7 Euge Simpson, Alaska One skull was found all by itself while the other was a carcass, too putrid to see; only the skull was kept on it also. No jaegers or owls were seen The day has been very foggy Aug 8 Today is extremely windy but also very foggy. The wind is from the east and there is a large flight of sidler ducks constantly passing by the cape, all going west. Trip line checked in the morning only one longspun taken. Old runways are extremely abundant and most of the traps were placed in runways. While out in the tundra, about one mile north of the site, I saw what I first thought was a wolf. Because of the fog I never was too sure but noticed a white collar and white tipped tail. Back at the site I was told there was a "wild" dog by that description loose in the area. Another U.S.G.S landmark was also located. Whereas most landmarks are buried and placed so as to form precise stationary localities, I was very much impressed by the fact that frost action had lifted and tilted this marker so that it was loose and