Alaska journal, v4285
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Holmes, R. 1962 Journal 17 June Barrow, Alaska Beard Ridge checked in The a.m. - several Dunlin & Black-phase Pom & Para jaegers, Golden Plovers, sex. Snow Ducks. In the afternoon, I still went to Als a lager - looked at a pair of Curlew Seag. - Alfa Sugar, Silver...I went to Dr. Ha's cabin to record bird songs & locate nests - saw, not wounded but the recorder was not operating properly. Weather overcast with light breeze, during the morning & afternoon - sunny & calm in the evening. 18 June Barrow, Alaska Specimens & insect sample worked in the morning & partially in the afternoon. A short trip was made to Beard Ridge, where 5 Snow Geese & 1 pair of Curlew Seag. were encountered - as well as a sec. dipl. O'psectors & pair of Golden Plovers. In the evening. Fullwax & I checked Dr. Stetler's beard ridge - met Stetler - spend some time checking the Curlew Seag - returned at 11:00 p.m.. Weather overcast & NW wind - heavy fog - rainstorm in the evening. 19 June Barrow, Alaska Stetler & I went to B.R. in morning - could not find Curlew Seag. - due to Storm w. wind. Bird activity very low. Afternoon - evening