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Holmes,R
1962
Journal
43
8 Aug Peters Lake, Alaska
Up at 6700 - had breakfast & walked to
the south shores (or fans) to the south end
of the lake (with R. Ashley) & up into the
canyon - So. of Mt. Chamberlain. The only
birds seen were in the lowland - mostly
the new Unmataus, Whatears, & pipits -
with a few Logland Longspurs, Snow
Buntings & 1 Sparrow (untried?). No
[illegible] Eagles was noted. The jay's nest was not located. Arrive
back at camp at 1600 - walked around
for lake in the evening. Weather
overcast with low clouds hanging
on the mountain tops - heavy rain
during the afternoon & early evening.
9 Aug Peters Lake, Alaska
Woke r I were up early - checked traps at
both ends of the lake - caught several
Microtus pennsylvanicus (mainly Swales,
Between Peters & Shroder Lakes & M. m. mirus)
& The upper fans at the south end
of the lake. Located 1 jay's nest (with
at least 3 Parrots - presumed)
The 2 adults & 1 young in the tree) on the
Peters-Shroder alluvium. Also located
just past on east side / Shroder -
with 2 adults present but no young