Ploceialis dominicae -2 31 May Weacle River Coal Mine, 157°25'W, 70°29'N, Alaska. There are more about now and they seem to be paired already. Very vocal, especially in the early A.M. There were at least 6 feeding along the creek near the village in very open spots, where they feed in typical fashion. They are widespread, about sand and 2 or 3 pairs seem to be established. The only reason they feed in grassy areas here is because grass is not abundant. They do select out places, where the vegetation is low and the crowns of Cassiope and Dryas-Ledum seem to be preferred. All are feeding in well drained bit pegen areas. A few birds, in 1's, 2's, and 3's flying about in the evening. 1 June little change from yesterday. Birds are actually going to and fro but little migration is evident. Most seem to be paired. Little song flight, but lots of ground calls and songs. They feed almost anywhere the tundra is exposed and not densely grown to fuel sedge and grass. When 3 or 4 birds get together, one generally chases the odd bird away, but loose groupings of 6 to 8 birds are present near the village. 2 June There seem to be fewer birds about - only two pairs in camp, 3 or 4 birds along the creek, none on the clearer N of the village, and 1 pair in the polygonal area north of these. They seem now to perfect the island but moderately grassy area