Daniel 1953 Journal June 8 Point Barrow, Alaska sunny and mild, with a light northeast wind. I spent most of the day in the field, in the morning on a trip 2 mi. S of Britton Ivanajan, and in the afternoon with Miss Brewer to Borrow Lake. Snow seems to be receding at a slightly lower rate inland, and the ground is perhaps 40% covered now. The drainage ways are flowing heavily and pond water is rapidly collecting, or the snowmelt is standing where there is no drain age. Vegetation is heavily seed up everywhere by lemmings. A species I have seen for the first time in the Steller order. From 9:30 to 11pm. I went to the vicinity of Berinik. Collected two short-eared owl and observed changes in lemming abundance, since yesterday. June 9 8 am. temperature 29°, sky clear, light east wind. As yesterday morning there was a film of ice on ponds away from the buildings. I spent the day in the base area, making observations and also prepared specimens secured yesterday. The day remained clear and wind blew all day from the east. Drawing proceeded at a good rate. June 10 8 am. temperature 28°, gentle east wind that had blown in the night. Sky thinly marked with cirrus formations but sun bright. Cloudiness closed over and remained to block or screen