Hol mes,R 1959 Erolia melanaster 6 July Barrow, Alaska wings were slightly drooping. The male gone now also c whining note female again at the Baird. She did not go for before she assumed the normal natural position. After my retreat from the vicinity of the nest she returned. Worked her way back there and began to sit again. No male was seen in the vicinity of the nest. 7 July Barrow, Alaska The nest was checked at 1800 and still contained three eggs. The female was not incubating, but she arrived when I was at the nest. She kept her distance (40-50 feet), but gave a long series of soft "chig" notes. No male was seen during the morning along the beach ridge near Whalesback Slope and the east cussas area or places in between. One male was seen feeding in the stream area at 1630. 8 July Barrow, Alaska Several [illegible] were seen in