Holmes,R 1960 "Erolla" melanotos 12. 27 June Barrow, Alaska He would eventually land again near Dr flock and then start chasing again. This went on for about 15 minutes before the flock flew up over the ridge & headed into Central Marsh. 28 June Wainright, Alaska 8? were displaying frequently and several territorial encounters were noted. Also there settled 8? were "bothered" by flocks of 4-88? which were moving them, similar to the situation at Barrow. 29 June Barrow, Alaska Flocks were again seen in the central marsh area. These ranged in size from 2 to 17. It is still strange that these birds are here at this time. It seems probable that they may be a second wave of incoming birds (1st yr birds?), but it's so why or why still here at this time in such great numbers? From collected specimens & field observations (calls, etc), they seem to be juveniles which have not bred and therefore are not 8? (bovin their territories. Also,