Alaska journal, v4429
Page 379
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MacLean 1966 Journal 1 June Barrow, Alaska Spent most of the day in Fairbanks, then arrived at Barrow at 1935 via Air Alaska (new name - same old Wien). Tundra from Brooks Range on was 95% snow covered. Standing water in rivers, but they did not appear to be running. Snow looked wet - as if it was about freezing down below. I think we are arriving in plenty of time. Barrow weather was beautiful - clear, ca. 33°, little wind. Melt around town appears about normal. Saw a few people at the air port, then went into camp and visited there for the rest of the evening. 2 June Barrow, Alaska Weather still good. Started arranging the lab and checking our equipment, then put up a pair of birds (Robin and warbler) from POW-1. I guess I'll remember how to do it. Took a weasel out to beach ridge and Pitelka's Plot. Even the highest part of the ridge is but 25% exposed; P's plot is 95% covered. Only a few longspurs - more of them than I've seen. Those I've seen were