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Maclean
1965
Journal
22 July
Barrow, Alaska
Started out towards Nico. Mar,
then went along North side of beach
ridge and into area NE of C+G.S.
Last year this was a good area, especially
around hatching time. Not this year.
Searches Paws site low polygons
with similar results. Finally threw
in the towel and came in.
After dinner tried to sit through
Lolita but couldn't hack it. Walked
out, then waited for P.B.H. and went
out to check lines I & II. Saw some
eiders flying over, but not much on the
ground. Flock of 12 golden plovers
in Hamilton's Enigma - too restless to
ger close. Flock of ca. 15 smaller
birds loosely associated with Plovers -
probably semi-pals. Likewise to
restless to approach.
Started in, and found track
has separated. Managed to nurse
it back at 2 mph, picking up
two ulcers en route.
23 July
Barrow, Alaska
Mechanics broke the track before
reaching the shop! So don't give us
any more heat about weasels. Do