R.O.Hamilton 1965 Journal Barrow Alaska July 11 the ARL area. The wind was from the NW 21 5-10 MPH. The temperature was between 35-50°F. From 1000-1730 Steve and Paul and I went to Lake Ikoruvik. The tundra around Ikoruvik is relatively free of human disturbance and is not the jungle keep that is most of the ARL area. The density of nesting jungoos and owls were about the same in Ikoruvik as at ARL. Two nests with young owls were found. In one of these nests an owl it was out of the nest. It was peach a clucking noise with its bill when it was approached. The density of shorebirds seemed about the same, but Sumplicated Sandpipers were notable for their absence. Of course birds are not too conspicuous at this time of year. A nest of Arctic Terns was found in one of the abundant small ponds. In one region W at the lake, a relatively large number of Sobia Gulls were feeding. They were supposed to have a colony there, but we could not locate it. In the same hills where the Gulls were feeding, were large numbers of Old Squaws. On the way back. Three Whistling Swans were observed on the ground at the NW part of the Lake. They were in a area which contained many small ponds. July 12 The day was overcast and cool. The temperature was about 35°-40°. The wind was from SE at about 5 MPH. In the morning Paul and I checked the