1963 Journal 31 July Potomac River-Cape Selina, Alaska Hank checked traps this morning while I cleaned up the breakfast dishes and got the equipment ready for the Dipfelon hunt. We left around noon after Hank returned with 3 microtus and one Lemmus. The Dipfelon area is about 1½ miles upstream on a cliff overlooking the river. The young were already flying. There were either three juveniles and an adult or 4 juveniles. Hank took a couple of shots but couldn't get in good range. On a ridge leading to the Dipfelon- area, a few owl pellets were found and also, plentiful amounts of weasel fecal material. This is similar to the ridge above the camp. The day turned very warm (Chips left) with a few scattered clouds. We returned via the river collecting a few birds. We got back to camp about 1430. The Salmon are running upstream in quite numbers now, the gulls are harassing them constantly. I collected some soil samples and insects for Bill Challet. I still need to get a couple more water samples for Yaap Kelff. We skinned some birds and mammals (microtus) after dinner. About 2200 we heard a bird making a racket (sounded like a greek) out in the field, so I looked out to see. Some bird was diving at a cross fox on the hillside. Hank took 2 shots in the dim light but didn't hit it. I followed it for over 6 but never got a good chance for a shot. It started to sprinkle about 2400, but it isn't cold.