Holmes, R. 1959 Anas acuta 14 June Barrow, Alaska on the same pond. They flew up on the approach of a Joegar (Pom.) but quickly settled down again. 38 and 29 were noted at 2000 in the same general area. 15 June Barrow, Alaska. One pair seen along the gas well road, just A. 1 Britton's Area. About 22 were seen in the drum area. They would settle down at a Ponds and then fly out-acting very nervous. They were extremely easy to flush. 17 June Pav 2, Alaska Three seen near the landing strip. 22 June Barrow, Alaska Four males were seen chasing one female just So and E. 1 the drum area. The female would fly up to a height of 10 feet and the males would follow her flying back and forth. She would continue to try to get away but was always followed by three males. When she landed they would all lower around her and then flutter a foot or two into the air where she remained sitting.