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Holmes, R.
1959
Journal
38
7 August Barrow, Alaska
1300 - 1900 - Footprint Lake and vicinity was
checked for bird activity. Many shorebirds
were seen, and several were collected.
The evening was spent in preparing specimens.
8 August Barrow, Alaska
Lab work was finished up in anticipation
of leaving for Pitt Point by 12 o'clock-
norm. Since the weather became foggy
and rainy, the trip was postponed.
9 August Barrow, Alaska
Today was another foggy-rainy day,
so it to was spent in expectation
of leaving. Finally at 1400 - I went
to Footprint Lake for 2 hours to check
in the shorebird populations. The remainder
[illegible] The day was spent in preparing specimens.
10 August Barrow → Pitt Point → Umunt - Alaska.
We departed from Barrow at 1330
and headed for Umiat. Herbs (30-40)
were seen along the way and a
gray wolf was noted about half
way in between Barrow & Umiat.
After a half an hour's stop in Umiat,
we proceeded to go to Pitt Pond
where we arrived at 1630.
Traps were set out after supper
and some observations were made.