R. B. Hamilton 1965 Journal Barrow Alaska June 25 The day was generally cloudy, with cloud cover ranging from zero to 80%. The wind was from the N.W. at about 10 mph. The temperature was about 50°F. Much snow is now melting and what is left is very soft and mushy. In the morning I went with Paul to Dr. Pitul's Census Plot to look for the Curlew Sandpiper. Over Brook Ridge we observed a Short-Eared Owl being harassed by two jagers. Birds are becoming active in the newly exposed lower areas. Central Marsh was especially active with Steller's Eiders, Dunlin, Long-billed Dowitcher, Golden Plover, Semipalmated Sandpiper and Black-billed Plover feeding there. Large numbers at Glaciers Gully and Pomarine Jaegers were nesting there. An Arctic Tern was also observed feeding there. We found the Curlew Sandpiper in the Northern part of Holm's Marsh. It displayed several times, but I did not see it. I saw it associated with Reddy Turnstones. I was most impressed with the riding of the bird. In the afternoon I went to the Britton Area. The usual shorebirds were there, plus 2 pairs of Long-billed Dowitchers. About 8 pairs of Steller's Eiders were feeding in the standing water. One nest of a Semipalmated Sandpiper was found. Two nests of the Lapland Longspurs were found. Arctic Terns and Yellow Billed Loons were observed flying over. June 26 The day was mostly clear. The temperature was about 45°F. The wind was from the S.E. at about 10 mph.