Holmea,R 1959 Journal 20 21 June Barrow, Alaska during the afternoon and evening. F.A.P. collected a Rufous-nicked Sand- pijer on The beach ridge this after- noon. 22 June Barrow, Alaska 0800-1100. Beach Ridge. 'The snow on the ridge is practically gone and the lowlands between the drum area and the ridge are still flooded. The weather was clear but windy and cold. 1100-1700. Worked in limnnings which were brought in from the village. 23 June Barrow, Alaska 0800-0930. Drum Area. The tundra is now about 90% exposed with only patches of snow here and there. The only flowers out-seems to be a Ranunculus. The lagoons are becoming filled with water, and many of the roads along their shores are flooded. This afternoon a channel well burnt across the village road just so. It's done to lower the water area. The north area now is flooded and impassable. 24 June Barrow, Alaska 1300-1500. Went across the tundra to the east censes area along Elson Lagoon