Holmes, R. 1963 Journal 31 July Soche Harbor, Bombs Island, NWT, Canada Upon arrival we were met by Mr. Eric Davison from the Division of Transport, Canadian Government who was heading a crew to build The landing strip at Soche. After dining at the construction camp, I walked several miles through the tundra to the north to meet J. De Cautrip & then down to the village. Two major tundra habitats here - Upland Situation on the ridge tips + slopes - which are characterized by small (6-12") polygons - mostly covered with soil (or mud today - due to recent rain). The dominant vegetation here is Dryas - colonist for small forbs. Lemming sign was evident - such may old burrows (runways) - but no fresh activity. In the area I would expect to find Dicentra. In lowland areas we met Mr. Luke & Mrs. Morty Lass. These are wet marshy tundra characterized by Eriophorum & Carex. The habitat type is not too common - probably occupying no more than 30%. They are within 5 miles of Soche Harbor. Lemming sign here was good - and both fresh & old burrows. Noctuids, Snowpan Lovers were