Holmes,R. 1959 Journal 25 2 July. Barrow, Alaska and afternoon. Very little bird activity was noted, probably due to the strong wind and rain which has persisted through- out the day. 3 July. Barrow, Alaska The weather was extremely poor with light snow and heavy winds. The drum over from visitor's Advice to check The nests, and traps were prepared for setting. On the beach ridge between 1600. 4 July Barrow, Alaska The weather is still nasty with snow flurries and rain. and wind. The traps were set out in central marsh and over the beach ridge during the afternoons. Barrow was visited during the evening. 5 July Barrow, Alaska The traps were checked during the early morning and then I wrote some letters. At 1300, Don Makalay, Ron Pitzer and I went out to Nuwuk and to the weather station at the post.