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Holmes, R.
1962
Journal
24 June Barrow, Alaska
Late afternoon - I reached De
ridge to the south of the plot & the
west - seen little except around
burial, & Pectoral Seals, & Dunlin.
The white-capped ship. was observed
near the south end & the plot.
Returned to the camp late in the evening.
Weather remained windy & much colder.
25 June Barrow, Alaska
Went to Devel Ridge & walked north ridge - to
Curlee Sdg. areas - where only the 8 was seen -
walked into camp. In the afternoon - the main
vacuum motor was renovated - but would not
work - so Hines & I went to the inner
plots & took pond samples & observation plots.
Weather - cloudy - 8-10 mph. → NE - slowed
to <5 mph by late evening - when Peterson
came out.
26 June Barrow, Alaska
Pitkelka, Hines, & I went to Devel Ridge -
found NEST OF CURLY SANDPIPER with 3 eggs -
returned at 1700. Weather clear over night.
No. Mice. In the afternoon - met Bethwork;
we went to the insect plate - took a vacuum
sample. In the evening, Pitkelka & I went
to the Beach Ridge & central marsh &
Creek Tops - found a 20 Curlew Sops.