Holmes, R. 1963 Journal 53. 2 August Bernard River to Norman Wells Banks Island, Canada Coast inland parallel to Prince of Wales Strait (could see Victoria Island) & large lake, where a few small groups of Snow Geese were noted & thence west to Thomas- River & through camp. Along At Thomas River, more Musk oxo (1 group 14 and 2y, 1 4/6 animals, + 1 or 10) were seen. The muskox would run as the plane approached but if we circled about & came nearer again, the group formed or danced ring with 2 facing outward & the cows? Colour: The centre. - These are massive animals but yet they could run quite fast. We returned to camp at 1600, had dinner & spent the evening writing notes, talking. 3 August Bernard River & Barrow, Alaska Left Maher's camp at 1045 with Dromm Steele, Joop Koffel & the 2 pilots. Migrating Alaska's band. Plus directly towards Socks Harbor (see map). The country to the east - i.e. headwater Bernard River looked marshy - many Lake raptors could be seen. Also the delta country of Big River & Starkose River area of a marshy - ETRAPHE- Camanatum - as judged from the air - best. all these areas should be protected Sandpail