Alaska journal, v4285
Page 33
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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