Alaska journal, v4223
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Holmes, R. 1959 Journal 9 June Barrow, Alaska but there appeared to be fewer than this morning. No territorial defense or mating activity was noted among any birds. One Ruddy Turnstone and 1aniel Ldp. were also noted. 10 June Barrow, Alaska. 1300-1600. Voth Area (No. ot) along gas-well road. The snow is melting, reduced and more lundes are appearing in the tundra. Four flocky ducks (1 of 4s Old Squaw, and 1 of 20 King Eider and several Old Squaws). Two Snow Geese were also seen. Two (1pr) Semipal. Saps were collected, Red-birds Ldp. were quite common and 1 Bards were seen. Snow Buntings and Longspurs were abundant with more & hopper seen present. 11 June Barrow, Alaska 1320-1630. Drum area and beyond for several hundred yards. The weather was cold and snowy. The snow is fast becoming soft