Holmes,R. 1960 "Erolia" melandras 10. 24 june Eknayik, Alaska one bird flew off; the second resumed normal posture & begin to feed. It might be mentioned that in this threat posture the chest was not puffed out. When a Baird's Sojo was flushed off he next today, a 8? perchose which was standing nearby began to chase her but (final) stopped off at about 20 yards. 26 june Barrow, Alaska One flock of 25 8? seen at the southern edge of the beach ridge. The birds would scatter out to feed, but as soon as one sounded the alarm, they would all flock together and fly a short distance before settling down again. Another group (of 19) was seen further west along the northern of Wobbschlag Slough. This group again seemed to be all 8? (See catalog for collected specimens). In the evening, a flock of 24 8? were seen south west of Britton's Area. One ? was included with the group, but she proved to have laid a complete clutch + hood