24. Holmes, P. 1962 Townsel 29 June Barrow, Alaska Samples - including pond edge - Vireo & Observati plates. Weather clear but 16-15mph - SE/E wind was blowing. In the evening - we all went to Schmidt Kornis' seminar in bird orientation. 30 June Barrow, Alaska Morning spent in shinning birds & picking up rat work. P. telles left at 1100. Henri & I went to Beak Ridge & found Cedar Sop nest #1 destroyed - then drove to Gas line ridge - east to Whalesbog Slough - checked on C.Sop #2 & found the 2 still in- cubating - went W. along east side of Bear Ridge & then across the ridgeline counter murmur - cuban 85 Long-tailed Jaeger were feeding. - No Sandpiper display seen - heard today - there was very little bird activity at all. Weather was clear & warm - with a light W or S. Breeze - lots of mosquitoes & other insects were out) Went to Volo area in the evening - 1 pectoral displaying near Trapline 1/B - only RB head was one flushed from a nest. Two Semi-pals - Chasing: This, was the extent I display activity. Weather became overcast - but remained warm & sultry - fewer mosquitoes the next afternoon