Alaska journal, v4429
Page 239
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Maclean 1965 Journal 1 July Barrow, Alaska Sacked our most of afternoon, due to lack of sleep for involves reasons last ae. Walked out through drum area after dinner while others went to flick. Founds semi-pal nest w/ 4 eggs by Jonesway bus or end of drum area. Watches another pair of semi-pals and pair of Bairds, but fails to locate nest. Checks an ANCS Pectorals - seem to be in no hurry to get on with breeding. Still largely social, with bursts of sexual activity. Checks Micro-Var red-back nest - now 4 eggs, 3 normal, 1 abnormal. White- rump nest is now empty. Damn! Mr Hamilton + DeBenedictis checking lines 9+10 and rose in. Big discussion of progress of project to date, mixed with interesting bull shit. Everyone seems to be fairly well satisfied. Have to fir storebin transsects larger. 2 July Barrow, Alaska Took our Eagle Scout over to the tundra. He is just at the super- sophisticated and witty stage - not an easy one to accommodate on a deal such as this. Refuses or is afraid to