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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