Janich 1953 8 Nyctea scandiaca June 16 Point Barrow, Alaska Tundra were seen along the route where there were small high polygons. At Thrown Lake there were 5 birds, at least in part non-breeding birds that seemed to be attracted to the shelter of the lake banks. At another lake 3 birds were seen. June 17 This afternoon, a mild day, revealed only 2 snowy owls in the drum area. June 21 None in drum area or on beach ridge yesterday. One today on beach mounds at L.E. June 22 Five in early afternoon at S. end of drum area and along salt lagoon, generally in retreat from drifting mist and west wind. This morning I visited the nest across the gully from Vothi Station. The 5 was on and she flew off about 100 yards where she sat broadside on the tundra and watched me. The nest contained one chick that was about 4" long as it sprawled head forward and too weak apparently to sit, possibly only a day or two old. White down covered the chick. The nest was freshly scratched. I saw one egg-shell half about 10' away at the base of the mound but saw no trace of other eggs. The 57 perched on a mound at Vothi Station. Snow has receded, revealing the ruggedness