Holmes, R. 1961 Crocethia alba 3 June Barrow, Alaska Two birds seen feeding within 30 feet of each other; one being in the company of 2 Dunlins. When this one was collected, the other flew around excitedly & gave a call note which was near tone. This was a rather deep chuga, chuga, chuga...., repeated rapidly as the bird flew around me for several seconds. This apparently is an alarm call which must not be given on the working grounds. 5 June - 11 birds seen along the edge, 1 Olser logan. All were feeding together. The polygon tops when flushed would fly up together & land a few hundred yards away. Some were in a good reddish plumage about the neck & throat, while others appeared quite light in color. One had a very silvery back - as if the molt had barely begun. These were collected. 7 June - a pair (or at least 2 birds together) were seen feeding near Olser logan (Soyars inland). It is surprising to find that so much (The white plumage is maintained into summer. The back of some individuals is literally spotted - except 50% with gray wedge feather. Others been very few (but always some - down to say 5%). There is no sign I could