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E. M. Brock
1957
Snowy Owls
4
July 10 Banow, Northern Alaska
Time much further west but still
in same general area. Because they
were too far away, no attempt was
made to approach them.
July 11 Both owls once again observed in
vicinity of Voth area. When first seen
one owl was about 500 yards west
of Transsects VII A + B.
July 14 Four snowy owls were shipped to
A.R.H. from Pitt Point - only three
survived the trip, the fourth was
prepared as a study skin. Mark
would like to keep these birds alive
"in display" According to Bill
Mahan, who was at Pitt Point recently.
The snowy owls were very abundant
there. But now comes the report
(how valid, I'm not sure) that lemmings
are becoming more scarce and that
fledglings snowy owls have been found
dead along side "several nests"
July 15 Saw snowy owl flying east over
Voth area, continue east and then
fly south.
July 16 While in area of marsh plot, I saw
a snowy owl about 300 yards north
of Transsect VII seated on ground and