Holman, AK 1963 C. maria 22 June Barrow, Alaska stood nearby as I inspected the nest. It then led me away with the rodent run gesture & squeers. (The hood popped off the nest when I was 15' away). 23 June Checked nest this afternoon at 1500 + it still contained 2 eggs. The 9 was not the next when we approached; The 8 was incubating & jumped off when we were 20' away - gave a strong distraction display. 25 June Flushed a bird from the group on 23.3- So. Shoveler plate. Bird is excellent summer plumage. - When flushed, it gave the distraction call not -- but it stood nearby while I inspected the area for a trail to find nests. No nest could be found but there was a definite cup - with dry Salix leaves in the bottom. 4th about 2 pm, The 8 flushed & moved to the northwest, some are song 23 -- -- -- zet-che- Never buying in quantity. As bird was not seen when returned 3 hours later - over