R.B. Hamilton 1965 Journal Barrow Alaska June 19 The day was overcast. The temperature ranged from a low of about 33°F in the morning to about 46°F in the afternoon. The wind was from the NE at 5-10 MPH. The day was quite pleasant and pools of standing hot water were present on the Tundra. In the afternoon Paul and I checked the birds in the Britton Area and in the Voth Area. We were in the field from 1400 to 1700. The number of Dunlin and Sandplovers in these areas seem to have decreased since the last time we were there. The numbers of other shorebirds were about the same. All the shorebirds were displaying to some degree but it was not universal. A pair of Steller's Eiders were seen on the ground in the N part of Britton's Area. Oldsquaw, Pintail, Black Brant and Short-eared Owl were seen flying over. The nest at the jaeger was obscured and it still contained only one egg. June 20 The day was overcast. The temperature ranged from a low of about 32°F in the morning till about 40°F in the afternoon. Paul and I went to the Britton Area, in both the morning and afternoon. The wind was from the NE but it was mostly calm. Flights of ducks could be seen flying almost constant over the lead almost continuously. The number of most shorebirds seem to have declined since the last time we were in the area. The number