R.G. Hamilton 1965 Journal Barrow Alaska June 22 I was out on the tundra about three times during the day in the zone to the E of AAL. The snow is beginning to melt off at say. at the low areas and there was a noticeable melt off between morning and night. The birds were scattered thinly in areas which I visited. However at Elson Lagoon there was a small concentration of shorebirds especially phalaropes. Pomarine jaegers were found scattered about the tundra in exposed areas. A population was observed at jaegers. At Wohlschly sloughs there was a concentration of about 7 Snowy owls. Lemmings were especially abundant in the areas newly exposed. Much chasing was observed and several populations. June 23 The day was overcast and was cool and windy. The temperature was about 35°F all day. The wind was from the NE at about 20MPH. In the morning I went out with Dave Mullin to catch Lemmings. We went to Beach Ridge. I did not see a shore bird the whole trip. Lemmings were easy to catch and we caught about 20 in less than an hour. A flock of 28 old Snows were seen flying over. In the afternoon I went to the Britton Area. The shorebirds were very scattered there. The only shorebirds seen in any densities were the Red Phalarope and Semipalmated Sandpiper. June 29 The day was cloudy and cold. The temperature was about 35°F all day. The wind is from the NE