T. Code 1959 Calcanius pictus 2 June. Peters-Schroder Lakes - one was seen back of camp in a groyne area on the fan-loved part - in the late evening. It was quite shy just as were those seen at Jago and Okpilak Lakes. 6 June. Peters-Schroder - two were seen on the fan back of camp. Got a shot at one last minute. Very shy birds. They show a way of getting up suddenly from a budding place - flitting rapidly off 75-100 yds then dudling dropping straight down into cover from height of 2-3 feet. Quite characteristic of this species. Shyness is in contrast to conspicuous behaviour of Lappornices. 7 June. Peters-Schroder - collected a ? back of camp this morning. Harry Brower also collected a male higher up on the fan, the testis of latter measured 15x7 mm. My specimen had testis 16 x 8 - these are the largest gonads of the season! 8 June. Peters-Schroder Lakes - saw nine (9 collected) at groyne - creek edge conflato between the two lakes.