Holmes, R. 1959 12. Erolia melanotos 15 July Barrow, Alaska Lake and also on the lower end of The lake bottom. These are the first birds that I have seen which, liking the drained lake. They were feeding in the floated areas and were seen in the afternoon and evening. Several low females were seen south of the lake and two broods were seen and handled (on 14, on 12). The nest near AACS hatched late yesterday or early this morning. Two of the young were found about 20 feet away from the nest site. There was no distraction display by the female, but she became very excited. 19 July Barrow, Alaska There groups 1 male were again seen in the same locations along the gasolin road. There appeared to be more in The lake bed, as groups were flushed more frequently from the tall grass. 20 July Barrow Alaska One large group was observed at the South and 1 foot print Lake at 1100. It contains about 60-70 birds which were feeding among the flooded patches here. [illegible]