Maclean 1968 Journal (30 June) Central Marsh to check traplines, across Wohlslag Slough for 500 samples, back to Central Marsh for more 500 samples, another check of the plover nest, one finally home at 2:00 A.M. Put the 500 samples into the extractors before struggling home for a snack and bed. The evening was beautiful - below freezing, but no wind. 1 July Barrow, Alaska Awoke to flying snow remaining on the ground. Ate a leisurely breakfast and wrote notes as the ground disappeared under about 1 1/2" of dry, loose-packed snow. Went to the lab to complete chores there, then walked out to tundra. The shorebird adults were all feeding around the edges of ponds; there were kept snow free by the presence of water. Don't know where the chicks are doing. This was due to be a big day for hatching according to Safriel and Boikeli. Went through the drum area and up to the 3-egg family lagoon bird nest. Still 3 eggs, and an unbrooded bird incubating. I think I weighed the ♀ twice at this nest. Back around to Micro-Met, then in. As soon as the snow stopped (ca. 3:30) it started to go - mostly by ablation to the wind. The golden plover nest was under >1" of snow - I had to