Holmes, R. 1960 Sterna arctica paradisaea 12 June Barrow, Alaska 2 seen flying over the ridge, plot on the west shore of Skroavik. 14 June - 1 seen along the west shore of Skroavik 22 June - 1 seen flying over the plot on the west shore of Skroavik 30 June - 1 seen flying over the plot at Skroavik 12 July - 1 seen flying along the east shore of Skroavik 14 July - 1 seen flying along ookepitslough (3rd inlet on west shore of Skroavik). 24 July - Numerous birds were seen on Deadman's Island (east of The Pass). Only 2-3 nests were found with eggs, but 16 chicks were seen, + 12 of these were banded. The nests are simply a depression in the sand among the driftwood. The eggs are dark greenish with dark brown and blue spots. 26 July - 3 seen hovering over the inlet not 17th manzanita at Skroavik. 21 July - Swell seen from the boat as we proceeded east to Fjeldalud Island, but none were found nesting there.