Alaska journal, v4285
Page 563
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Helms 1964 Journal 6. 11 June Barrow, Alaska 1330-1600. Walked north half Pikelot plot. Nan beach ridge - display activity poor. Weather aircraft - 15-20 mph SE wind - light rain during late afternoon. 1930-2100. Drum Area - few BS + SP; considerable display in these two species. Few old squaw on Fair Lake. Weather aircraft - 10-15 mph wind. 12 June - 0830-1130. No.BR. - weather overcast but bright - light 6-8 mph northerly breeze. Bird activity not particularly good. 1330-1630. Quick trip to Gasline Ridge (Sed. WR, BS) + near washout the north beach ridge near the gasline (- where new micro- ecology station is now situated). - again many WR, few PS, RB, BS. Weather - north clear + sunny, light 3-10 mph north wind - some low fog + light sheet in late afternoon. Pkike armed at 1630 - Went to field (DTR) at 2100-2200. Other. Few WR shading. 13 June 1500-1730 - No. Beach Ridge - Weather clear - sunny - 2-10 mph east wind. WR's common (1 nest found), BS, PS, RB. 1400-1700 - Drum Area - N. BR - ABCS - WR - abundant like morning as A.M. 2000-2200 - Voth Area - Weather same (cold!) Little activity - but PS activity was generally good. I.S.O. melt proceeding rapidly - tundra now 90% clear. 1st Ranunculus flower on beach ridge.