Hobmas, R. 1962 Erolia ruficollis (? ? ?) 6 June 30 may BAKROW, ALASKA 1 Bird in excellent - breeding plumage seen displaying near Volb's area in the open grassy sedge fields. When first seen it was feeding near a Dunlin & a Semipod. When the Dunlin got up to display, the Semipod did abr. Several seconds later, the Surf-snick flew up to a height of 20-25 feet & began < display flight. The bird held it going very stiff in a down curved position & rather slow quicks or short bursts - with brief glides inbetween. Gliding was slow with wings held below the horizontal & down curved tail spread slightly. The head was held up just enough [illegible] To be noticeable. The shallow wingbeats were greatly accentuated & appeared to begin or deliberate a labored fashion. As the bird moved in the air it evoked circle movements & descended in altitude. The call given was a "Shroatz" churning note - of series character to three