Alaska journal, v4285
Page 295
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Holmes,R 1963 Journal 6 June Barrow, Alaska Pomarine Jaegers were scattered in the same areas + were showing signs of settling The snat is becoming mushy & soft & appears to be disappearing rapidly. At shift 1 wind yesterday, & The west, continued today and by late morning, there was only a very light westerly breeze. The temp pool very in the 40s to mid 50s. In afternoon, made this ascent.-Malain, I went to Beach Ridge - saw Semi-pole's displaying PS, RB, & heard 1 BS new magnets station. At south end of Beach ridge, 2 Snowy Owls were seen - the 5th was doing a dracula display. Weather remained good - m wind & warm. In evening - went to Volh once - found 1 more nest of c. alpina - with 4 eggs & incubating Q. - Several more seen as well as pectinolos Semipole. Snow is going fast in Volh- Britton Areas - Melt half exposed, water running off in streams. Weather calm, overcast. 7 June Barrow Alaska Morning: lab working on specimens - In afternoon went to Colepile Stage - Saw (web) & PS. 1 Stft Sandpiper, several displaying Duneen (sheet-scrape). Weather