June 4 Point Barrow, Alaska southeast of Barrow Village and toward the base. Melt-off continues and has exposed as much as 70% or 80% of the ground in some areas. On the average the snow has receded from an estimated 40% or 50% of the surface. The large lemming population is thus revealed in the extensive remaining cut vegetation which they foraged in through the winter. New species observed today were Sabine gull and least weasel. Occasional flocks of migrant siders were seen. June 5 Temperature 42° in middle part of the day, shy overcast, brighter through the morning than in the afternoon, although snow fell for half an hour after 7:45 a.m. A light east wind blew variably. There was sporadic northward movement of waterfowl over the base. I made no field trip beyond the drum area. Traps for banding were in operation all day. I watched the breeding activity, and hunted in the drum area for new species. A small flock of pintail ducks was seen. Shore birds generally are becoming common as small pools and ponds develop in the thawed areas. June 6 8 a.m. Temperature 37°; light west wind, shy heavily and solidly overcast. In the afternoon the shy was clear to the north and east and sunlight was