Holmea, R 1959 Journal 23 June Barrow, Alaska and then go to Wohlsehley Slough and returned along the beach ridge and Central Marsh. The snow is fairly well gone now, only patches in sheltered spots remain. The area east of the ridge towards the lagoon is covered with 2 or 3 inches. I water and the phalaropes were common here. Weather was overcast, but no wind. 24 June Barrow, Alaska 0900-1230. Beach Ridge and further N. to the base (ARL). This area likewise, is probably boreal tundra. The weather (clear and sunny) has taken care that and the melt has proceeded rather rapidly. The lagoons and lakes are for the most part still frozen. There is some water around the edges and in certain low spots in the ice mats or collected. 1830-2130.- Drum area and A.A.C.S. Several Tundra are now breeding in the vicinity, but nests have not yet been found. The snow is completely gone from the major part of the drum area and only small patches on the east side remain.