Holmes,R. 1959 Erolia melanotus 4. 16 June Barrow, Alaska other over the tundra while The & fed in some tall grass. Upon surrounding of The &, both males came down to her side and both attempted to mount her. One bird kept driving the other off and finally succeeded to copulate 2 or 3 times? Then both males took flight and a chase ensued. After several seconds, both birds returned to The & who continued to flop around, and fought each other by her side. One was seen to display as he came in. This chasing and returning continued for 2 or 3 minutes and then all 3 birds flew off. 18 June Barrow, Alaska Several & seen behind the drum area and along the beach ridge. They are seen sitting on top of mounds or ridges where they presumably can see any other birds entering their territory. As they fly, the breast is expanded making the bird very conspicuous. Also a booming voice accompanies this flight which is low (less than 20 feet). 23 June Barrow, Alaska The males are still holding their territories