Holmes, R. 1959 Journal 14 13 June Barrow, Alaska. Longspurs were noted. 1me Short-eared Owl and 1 flock of about 20 King Eiders were seen flying over the ridge. Mike Daniels reported that there are very few eiders being seen out near the lead. Possibly they are migrating further offshore (because the floating ice is now packed along the edge of the lead) or migration is slowing down or perhaps nearly stopped. An immature cormorant (gizzard Pelagic) was brought in by Pete (inestri). It had been killed a mile or two out on the lead M 11 June. Also 2 Ringed seals killed the same day. 1508-1615. Drum Area. The weather has turned cool again. The wind is now from the S.E. and cold. The shorebird activity was almost nil. See. were seen feeding, but no displays were noted. The area west of the drum area is becoming very marshy, and canals of water are developing. 14 Pintails and 1 pr. of Red Phalaropes were noted in these. 14 June Barrow, Alaska. 0900-1030. Drum area. The weather