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Holmes,A
1963
Journal
15 June Barrow, Alaska
Plectars were 'super-abundant' on the
census plot - drowsy yet. Redbore
were scarce. Bird activity (mainly
DST + RPTII) was good. The tundra is
dry at present & most of my snow is now
gone. - L. strummi & dunnum - fog records
16 June Barrow, Alaska
In a.m.- Went to census plot via
river & shallow ridge. - Become fairly
loggy, no snow flowing out from
peran. Tool and samples I did only
at Valuum. Snow - snow machine
broke down. Returned via same route,
collecting 3 RB, + 3 OBB on the way.
In afternoon, I pursued Plectar
birds + event & noted bird info -
where sw. baird + loggy were
obtained. Weather today was
sunny with a 5 mph westerly
breeze.
17 June Barrow, Alaska
Left for Shroavile at 0845 - arrived at
0930. Weather foggy, windy in early am -
but by 10:00 - it was clear & warm -
I measured the plot - during the day. My
plectars were still dominant & there
was little redbore activity. The bird