Holmes,R. 1963 C. melanotas 29 July Barrow, Alaska It appears that many (The screejew have left) perhaps that many of my chicks have not survived - since very few are seen - as compared to what would be expected with the nesting density which was present this year. 4 Aug. 17 + 2 downy chicks encountered a grassy slope - NAM 1 insect plot (9+1 T. coll.). 1 had S Sen feeding near pool at. Neatun Sen - trans through Valance - not floured trip via Britton's Area. 5 Aug. 27 - each with 1 downy jiv. chil collected south Wolkchog. - no other chicks were present in either situation - area was checked thoroughly. Only 2 other Grows seen- today (her) was at S.C.M. + [illegible] had hood & brooms - but Arthur was not found. I am found with 3 Im RP + 1 don won seen by self near Ne Turtle Plot : 24 + 25 29 2 sep. Imm. In afternoon - 2 Jannate per i. grand pad area - Britton's Area - I collected. For the elements, / Ps - Ongu - Spn #1 Young seen quite low. - maybe some Survival - some have left.