Maclean 1968 Journal 7 June Barrow, Alaska Pitelka made a very early start for the tundra, leaving us with no transportation. Spent the morning with Soikkeli talking and assembling a box of gear for Ikravik. After lunch and a quick weedel repair set out. Weather was cool - near freezing. Drove directly there, with Soikkeli learning to drive. Put away the gear, then took a more leisurely trip back. 1 pair of red-backs right around the wanigan look about ready to lay eggs. Not much else on the plot. Many red-backs on open grounds on the way back. By the gaswell - still many pectardals (collected ♂ + ♀ to show Soikkeli size dimorphism) and red-backs, frequent phalaropes, some turnstones. Still jaegers passing by, and we saw an owl on the gasoline arch. Back in camp for a 2-hour marathon discussion with the Director, interrupted by phone calls. Spent the evening doing the habitat transects. As suspected - not much melt in the last few days - 88% snow cover. Found a 1-egg alpine nest just No. of traplines IVA-B. Very pleasant evening - below freezing but not much