Holmes,R. 1963 Journal 60. 13 Aug. BARROW, ALASKA Morning, Hurd & I went out to beach & gasoline ridge (1PS-D, 7TPS) + The West side insect plots (few dm 60 - no per sec) - where we looked me the Sampling Program & sites & discussed insect matters. We returned via Berta's Bar- where 2 DnAB & 2-3 Ats + RP went to the gravel area. Bird activity was incredibly low Afternoon, specimens were processed & paperwork completed. Weather Today was overcast - light wind - 35-40°F - Apparently freeze temp. (but my alt. 14 Aug BARROW, ALASKA Morning spent in lab working on data & talking with Hurd & Maker (who arrived back from Banks last night). After lunch, Hurd & I went to Desert plod, while I took soil & sand samples where Hurd did some surface check (where none were seen). It feels like area is rich - certainly more than Motel ridge. - Several Longspurs, 1GP, 5x Glaucous Gulls, + Pom Day - we seen no shrikes! Orient - rain already next wind 5-15mph - pasty.