Alaska journal, v4429
Page 45
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Maclean 1964 Journal 18 then put up trapline birds till one shot pool 'till 1:00 A.M. 15 July Barrow, Alaska Wrote notes and put up trapline still. Then went out with Stevens to Beach Ridge. Took camera and got few shots at Parasitic Jaeger, and collected some feeding data. Johnson's seminar tonight on CRPDL project - finally found out what some of these stakes are about. Then finished Parasitic Jaeger begun before seminar, and went out into field. Went to Gas-line ridge without a gun- usually the quietest spot on the tundra; tonight..... place was wild with activity. Caught 11 birds in traps; flock of white-rumps, group of Semi-Pole, and various assorted species making all kinds of noise and commotion - mostly distraction. Remains 'till 1:00 A.M. - then nursed sick weasel back to Micro-met wannigan and stayed there remainder of night. 16 July Barrow, Alaska Put in a little extra rack time, then wrote notes and letters. Spent afternoon in field around Gasline Ridge, and waded on either side. Collected 2 white-rumps