Alaska journal, v4432
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MacLean 1967 Journal 3 June Los Angeles, Calif. to Barrow, Alaska Left L.A. at 0140 via United Air Lines to Seattle. Had to spend several hours there - met Hugh Nichols on his way back to Barrow from Poverty Program meeting in San Francisco. Arrived Fairbanks via Alaska Airlines about 10:00. Called George West from town, then spent the day running errands. Finally left for Barrow at 1700. there was much snow on the Brooks Range and slope as far as we could see. Part of the trip was obscured by clouds. As we went under the overcast near Barrow saw several Glaucon Gulls and 1 Golden Plover. The tundra here is exposed only on ridges, and these are >75% covered. Spent the evening as a farewell party for Cliff and Norma Alberfer, who are going down to Anchorage. People report many owls in the area - one resident near N.B.S. for much of the winter. Also a report of a burst of lemming activity in April, but not much since. Was pretty darn tired by the time things broke up. Saw a singing slate-colored (?) Junco singing in camp as I walked toward bed.