R.D. Hamilton 1965 Journal Darrow Alaska 25 July. We collected two of the chicks. The area visited consisted mostly of a series of lakes frequently surrounded by a marsh. Occasionally high polygonal ground was found between the lakes. In the evening I ran the traplines. 26 July. The morning was overcast. It got gradually clearer from noon later. The wind was from NW at about 20-25 MPH in the morning and 15-20 MPH later. The temperature was 35-45°. During the day the ice gradually got blown in and it was noticeably closer at the end of the day. In the morning I ran the traplines and then spent about an hour watching the ocean for Alcids. I saw one Murre and a flock of Gulls that I thought were perhaps Kittiwakes. In the afternoon Paul and I went to Duck Camp and watched the ocean from there. We saw at least 50 Black-legged Kittiwakes which were scattered around and not in large flocks. It was the most common Gull. We saw five Murres but we could not ascertain the species. In the evening I ran the traplines and Paul went and watched shorebirds. We saw several loons flying over and two pairs of female King Eiders. 27 July. The day was partly cloudy and moderate. The wind was from NE at 10-15 MPH. In the morning I ran the traplines. In the afternoon I walked in the area between the Meander Lakes and Central Marsh. There were a good many Red Phalaropes near in this area in small loose flocks. I saw four Eiders that were