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Holmes,R.
1962
Journal
12 June Barrow, Alaska
Dunlin, Baitel, Sem-yet Lags - 2 Snow Geese flying
South along Elsin; Portals to old Squan in Cut-
marsh Ponds. Weather slightly overcast in the
morning - clearing but still parts cloudy
during afternoon - warm - light breeze
from East. Snow going fast - large area of
open water - edge of mineral now exposed -
area between B.R. & Elsin Lagoon - flushy ice -
Several areas of Tundra which have been
covered - now showing signs of Lemmings -
several Lemmings seen. Afternoon
spent in same area - Evening at Mullen's
with Pitekler & working notes.
13 June Barrow, Alaska
Worked in loft until 1000 - Then went to
Dunnet Plot - took Sample - over 3 prch open.
Arms around out - arrow. VTH 'Loki' (stomp)
At gooselake edge to Terns - picking up
Pitekler, returned to A.R.L. Bird activity
moderate. After lunch - Pitekler & I went
North to Elsin Lagoon - could not find
E. ferregrinio. In the evening I went with
Britten & Ann - saw Semi-palmated to
Narids - 3 pr. R.B. Weather overcast
in the morning with strong (10 mph - N.E.)
wind - Sunny with light breeze
during the afternoon & evening.