Holmes,R. 1960 Erolia bairdi 26 June Barrow, Alaska To line The cup. Both adults were present during my visit to the nest this morning. Nest #2 which is located among the poles south of APACS contained 3 eggs, which were spotted purplish. These eggs were in a cup of grasses which had been matted down. The cup was located on a small grassy mound (1' high - 3' in dia.). Two birds were present. The map on the next page shows these nest locations to prevent the territorial encounters which were observed. Birds were also noted along the beach ridge and in the area between the B.R. + APACS. The frequency of display seems to have slowed down somewhat during the last week. Birds were seen only to display when they were "forced" by other birds actually entering their territory. And as soon as these birds left, the occupants would return to the ground + return to feeding or loafing. 27 June - When returning from the other nests, I stopped near APACS to check on