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Holmes, R.
1962
Journal
9 June Barrow, Alaska
above Willey Creek - except Longspur ±3 Pairs
Phalaropes. Only Semi-pole Self - 2 pr.; - 2pr.
Red-birds; 1 pr. R. Phalaropes ; lay
Eider / Peckoras (49+).
At Skroawik - De top l polymoni The
plot au become exposed - See. Red-birds, ±
Longspur seen. The ridge at the south
end was becoming quite clear / snow -
again redbird were seen the birds flying.
Primavera Jaeger - 2; Snowy owl -1 ; float 1
4w Eider - 10pm sent for footprint.
1930 - 2130. Spent The afternoon in t near
Britton's Area: Curlew Sandpiper ; Wilson's Phalarope
2 White-rumped Sandpipers; many Red Phalaropes;
1 Sandpiling; 7w. Dunlin, Lev. S-p. Sandpiper. 1
Dance Solo, float / Peckoras Solo; Pintail, Old
Squaw ; 2 Bolegates; 2 Cassin's Warblers; birding:
3 Savanna Sparrows
Weather overcast with light (cold) E
wind. Snow melting fast - Water standing
at top of me in Voth creek - The icebergs fell
Through at the X-ing. Snow + pond ice Slushy.
10 June Barrow, Alaska
0820-1200. Britton - Insect & Voth Area: Redtail,
Baird, Dunlin, & Semi-pole Solas; 1 Golden Plover,
1 Primavera Jaeger; 1 Snowy Owl, Longspurs &
Dunlins. Weather clear (seem - Very cold NW breeze