Alaska journal, v4429
Page 51
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Maclean 1964 Journal 21 '. obtain a more accurate population growth curve without need of taking chicks. Checked Pitelka's Plot and walked ridge near fertilizer plot for sign of Buff Breasts then went across to gaslie ridge and searched for Buff Breasts here. Returned to Wannigan at 3:00 A.M. and spent night here. 20 July Barrow, Alaska Made it for breakfast, then went back to bar 'till 9:00. Went out with Logsdon and one of visitors to check traps. Again walked ridge near fertilizer plot .... nothing! Started writing notes in afternoon, and passed out in chair. Woke up in time to finish notes before dinner. Took evening off to go up to Bienik. At least 10 flocks of c.a. 150-250 rio king criers plus numerous smaller flocks of criers and old squaws passed. Over. Duck camp cleaned up. Afterwards, small party (very small) with aforementioned visitors, until ... late. 21 July Barrow, Alaska Receives a letter from Dr. Pitelka, and began long overdue letter in return.