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Holmes, R
1960
Journal
5 June Barrow → Inaru River → Barrow, Alaska.
Makel, Henderson, and I left the village at
1100, heading south for the Inaru River.
Jaagur and owl activity was seen all
the way to the river. Several owl nests
were located (4-7 eggs) (see Makel's
notes). Jaagurs (Pomarine) were counted
during the trip southward, and large
numbers were sitting on the ice along
the shores of the Inaru. One Pomarine
nest was located, which contained 1 egg.
This was located about 25 yards from
the shore of the river near the fish
camps. Lemming sign was noticeable
during the whole trip (except one area
which seemed uncut). Near the river,
the jaagurs were settled + 1 owl nest
was found, so apparently lemmings
are present. The grass in this area
shows signs of cutting, especially in the
troughs. Shore birds were seen
regularly. Pairs of redbacks were
present during the extra trip.
Three murre fled (5+♀) Pectoralis
were noted. Large numbers of
Phalaropes (Red) were seen. Molt
flew were - Flats, Nutcrackers and
pairs were noticed.