MacLean 1967 Journal [20 August] came out early in the run; they may be growing rapidly under the sudden increase in temperature before falling out. Counted our shotgun shells - we're nearly out of small stuff, and were here for late lunch, followed immediately by Early Dinner at Felons. Joe is just back from Fairbanks - reports that things are still a mess there - boats in downtown area. The Science Conference will almost surely be cancelled or moved. Took Edna out our to FAN area and walked pond-studded area S. of South Salt Lagoon. Still many birds - Dowitchers abundant, but hard to approach. Finally took 1 from a flock fly up by; melanotos abundant; phalaropes very thick; plenty of alpina and Phusialis. Also took 2 pectorals and an immature Dunlin. Came in when it began to be too dark to see - early, and foggy evening as tonight. Drove to Birknick to drop off Edna, then to lab to check on live birds and weigh tonight's kill. Home for watermelon and field notes.