P. D. Benedicts 1965 22 June. Barenes, Alberta N of Wohlsebay Stoye. Shore birds were quite numerous here, most species being represented and we saw 6 jaeger nests. The melt is most pronounced on the ridge and along the edge of the hugson but is obviously progressing in lower areas. About 85% snow cover still. The wind had died down and it was pleasant though cold in the evening. 23 June Stayed in in the A.H writing Notes; Went out behind the hab into the flooded low grassy area between Beach Ridge, Salt bygont Micronut schaft, where the observing was fairly good. It was raining and rather wind (E) in the am and dry but equally windy when I worked and cold. The 12 for shorebirds seen were all bunched against the lee of various mounds, but a fair amount of shorebird feeding was seen. The only bird close to wood was Snow Bunting but all other breeders were heard calling; and considerable display we saw of White-rump & Pectoral Sandpipers, the former being the 1st I have seen in 3 days now. Most of the birds were well back towards the beach ridge and fed in very wet places. The Semi-pod Fibo Western(s) were probably still to be called migrants. 24 June Went out behind the hab to the Area visited yesterday in the morning from about 10 to 12:20. It was cold, wind from the S in the AM + from the E while we were out; no snow or rain. Melt has increased