Alaska journal, v4433
Page 367
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MacLean 1969 Journal 3 June Seattle to Fairbanks to Barrow, Alaska Arrived in Fairbanks ca. 0945. Went out to the J.A.B. with Pitelka, then returned to airport and left for Barrow at 1715. In flying over Barrow, noted that nearly all of the ground that has been exposed was covered with fresh snow. When we landed it was 21° F. and snowing. Saw no Jaegers or owls in our approach. Spent the evening in Barrow. 4 June Barrow, Alaska Below freezing all day, with frequent snow fall. Spent the day dealing with personal matters and moving into the lab. Dave Norton reports that there were quite a few alpine in the area on the 1st, but that nearly all of these have gone. He described a rujous-necked sandpiper that he has seen. 5 June Barrow, Alaska Weather the same, showing no sign of changing. Checked our some field clothing and B.S.'d. The weather suddenly cleared around dinner time, and in the evening Dave Norton and I made a circuit of the area. Britton's area was