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Naelson
1966
Spent some time with Phil looking
at the dunes. they are obviously very
active; could see blow-outs in all stages
of stabilization, places where Dunes were
covering tundra vegetation, buried
soil horizons - all sorts of interesting
things. By this time it was raining, and
pretty cold and winy, so in we came.
Spent the rest of the evening on notes and
bird bodies, and talking with Phil.
19 June
Needle River Coal Mine to Barrow, Alaska
Blueberry pancakes - a good way
to start any day. Went downstream
with Ray, dropping trash en route.
Stopped on East side of River, beyond
spot of evening of 17th. Same river
terrace topography. Semi-pale in area,
but not as conspicuous as 17th - may
be part of diurnal pattern. Black-bellied
plover pair on ridge gave v. good
distraction display when we were
>150 m. away! Two yrs, yellow
wagtails and several singing Savannah
Sparrows also seen. Collected several
Old Squaws for Ray's family and
looked at old sod houses on dry
terrace, then headed back to be in
camp for 1:30 P.M. radio contact.