B. Hamilton 1965. Journal Barrow Alaska nests in the Barrel Area. I photographed some of the nests. In the afternoon we all set out traplines V, VI, VII and VIII. In the morning we checked the Britton and With areas for shorebird nests. Two nests of Ovitis had chicks, hatched. One nest had three chicks, and the other nest had four. During the day several large groups of Eiders were observed flying. I saw 3 Spectacled Eider in a flock flying. July 13 The day was cool and overcast. The temperature was 35-40°. The ice in the ocean has been blown out to sea and there is 180 along the banks of the ocean out to almost as far as we can see. The wind was calm. In the morning and Evening the traplines were run. In the afternoon we went to the Voth Area and Footprint Lake with Mr. Preston, a visitor from Pennsylvania. We collected some specimens for stomachs and checked some nests. Nothing unusual was seen but large numbers of old Sgows are resting on the water in the ocean. July 14 The day was clear but cool and windy. The wind was from SE at about 15 MPH. In the morning I ran traplines V-VIII. In the afternoon, Paul and I went to Gasline Ridge to look for nesting Dowitchers. No sign of nesting Dowitchers was found. During the day 3 nests of Red Phalarope were found. We also found the nests of Scrupulately Sandpiper, Golden Plover