MacLean 1967 Journal 15 August] to see ducks well, but we had an interesting discussion concerning apartheis while we watched. Went in for tea and cake, then returned ca. midnight. 16 August Barrow, Alaska Spent the morning working on specimens and notes and talking with the River crew. After lunch skinned a Gavia adamsii picked up at Duck camp, then went out for 800 samples with Clayton and Gordon. Weather was around freezing, with a strong East wind. took 8 cases from Beach Ridge just West of Gasline road, 8 more from Voth Area, N and W of crossing of Family Creek. Drove across the creek to look for birds. Saw a few Dowitchers, scattered pecterals, and a flock of ca. 30 alpina. Collected 1 melanotos and 1 alpina. Also saw a few pusilla feeding in bare roughs. Returned- put 800 samples in cases - then spent the evening drinking beer, eating dinner, and conversing with Clayton and Gordon. My wife's comment: "How can some guys be so engrossed by birds ?!".