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Maches
1966
longspur west behind micro-met. Came
in for dinner, picking up Mike en route.
Spent the evening at the second
Nalakatuk, for Dan Nusunguya's crew.
Stubbed my toe on the blankets!
28 June
Barrow, Alaska
Rainy, Dark weather all day.
Yesterday the wind turned through
270° - ample warning that something
was coming. This, plus my stubbed toe,
led me to spend the day catching up on
notes and stomachs and reading.
29 June
Barrow, Alaska
Awoke to clearing weather, and
by mid-morning it was clear and warm.
Restored my bum foot in the morning, then
took off for high area SW of Barrow
Village. Picked up Eona en route. First
stop was ca. 2 miles from village, at
outer edge of trash ravins. Turnstones
were frequent here around scattered
drums, but became much less frequent as
we left the drums. Saw a good
chase of 4 or 7 pectorals here, and 2
displaying 0707 1/2 mile farther. This
was the last of the species. Beyond
the trash area the ground becomes
strikingly consistent - well drained,