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R.E.Johnson
1968
Journal
July 15 Amchitka Island, Alaska
Clerenger Lake Census
Greater Scamp 10?, ? +2 young, ? +6 young.
Mallard ? +4 young
Common Teal - 20?, 2 ?
Checked the remainder of area B (north half) for
Rosy Finch re-nesting. No active nests!
July 16 Amchitka Island to Anchorage, Alaska
A very foggy & wet day, but the Alaska airline
plane did come in, but it was several hours late.
Great fun this dense fog. Had to leave for better
country. Rented a National Rent-a-car at the Anchorage
Airport. Visited town briefly and visited with Martha
Brewer, Alice Puster's long time roommate. Alice is
apparently hauling in the money as the total photographic
dept. of the Anchorage Times, Alaska's largest newspaper.
Alice was in McKinley Park for vacation, so I missed her.
Drove out of town to a campground on Eagle River (12
miles north of Anchorage on Alaska Hwy 1 toward Palmer).
Camp is in trees, beside the river, has tables & fire places,
but no faucet water. Only one mosquito!
July 17 Anchorage to Seward, Alaska, & return
Ran a few errands in town (film, cash check, etc.) &
then drove se to Portage Glacier area. There are several
glaciers which may be seen from the road before reaching
Portage Glacier visitor center (US Forest Service). These
are Explorer Glacier, Middle Glacier and earlier several