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Holmes,R.
1962
Iknavik Census Plot
28 may Barrow, Alaska
Plot checked - entirely covered by snow - no birds
6 June Plot still covered but top of polygon + the ridge
are along the southern sector starting to emerge
(some grasses/bleachers). A peat island 40' x
600' almost on ridge so (25.0-25.4) is
open patch - 2 Rinkers - 1 White ring seen - N
area
9 June Most of the polygon tops are open now + the
ridge on the southern half is relatively clear
of snow. Several Redbills heard displaying &
2 x fences seen. Several longspurs were
present - flocks of 30-40 birds.
14 June
21 June
21 June - Entirely free / snow
24 June