Alaska journal, v4432
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Maclea 1967 Journal [10 June] area. Saw only 1 semi-pal and a few red backs. Tassers quite abundant there, sitting quietly. A pair of owls nearer Cake Eater. A group of 7♂ + 1♀ pintails flew from a melt pond. Collected observations on pectorals and phalaropes, then came in when Karl became chilled. After dinner wrote notes, then drove out to Uoth Area with P. to collect Phalaropes. The fog had cleared, leaving a brisk, clear evening. Found a group of 5 by FAA and took them all - 3♂♂, 2♀♀. Drove in and spent the rest of the evening processing these and 2 alpine collected by FAA this morning. Phalarope stomachs have more Pedicia than anything else - one stomach and esophagus was full of them. 11 June Barrow, Alaska Walked into Barrow in the morning in beautiful warm, clear weather. The fog came in very quickly, however. It remained above freezing, but very dense fog. After church w/ Algeaks Edna and I walked down Browerville ridge - now exposed except for ravines leading into lagoon. Bird activity there was very poor - a few scattered red backs and 2 displaying