Make 1959 Bryter scandiaca May 16 Barrow Alaska. Two seen along drain king. See Journal. The only 2 seen as far. None are reported by any investigator or observer. One exception. Ron Coates saw one on ocean ice last Sunday (May 9) — a gull. May 22 Litunegar River Appears to be 6 snowy owls hanging about in approx 2 square miles on E side of river. None on the side. There are at least 2 pairs in the total. None appear to be nesting yet. One pair showed definite attachment to an area we traversed + may be still thinking of nesting. The long stoney ridges in this region usually have several prominent mounds with tall grasses growing on it. This contrasts greatly with the barrenness of the ridge as a whole. Each of these so far examined — 20 mounds of 12 — show owl pellets & owl feathers on + about them. The feathers are fresh + date after the melt off. Some of the pellets are weathered — may be from fall or winter. Some are fresh. May 23 None present in area across river today