Alaska journal, v4432
Page 141
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Journal No little Prionacea yet - there is still the possibility that the little ones we are getting hatch out in the funnels with the sudden heat shock (nearly 40° F. at least - to room temperature). Autopsied alpine tills yesterday, then waited for kenny tovak to leave for the Point in the APL LST Liz Maru. Finally departed about 3:00 P.M. Watched for guillemots on the way up, but saw only old squaws, a few eiders, and sabine and glaucous gulls. Landed at the point and hurried to check drums for possible guillemot nest. First drum checked had fox tracks and remains of a recently eaten Arctic tern. One other drum had an empty snow-bunting nest, but no guillemots. Drums were surrounded by both fox and human tracks - too much disturbance, I fear. Lots of Phalaropes - 25+ immatures: 1 adult - along the coastline. Nunuk Tumova has a few semi-pals along coastal-type ponds and 1 snowy owl! Returned quickly for dinner. Spent the evening at our hut with Dr Stoss, Don Kangas, and Don Beaver discussing major problems of the world over a