Holmes,R, 1961 Erolia melanotos 25 June Barron, Alaska Nes Stake 13 n the plot + 1 of 24 per stakes 19. all were seen + not feeding. A group 12-14 were feeding at The NE corner Centre Marsh. 4 were seen near Volks' Area - All were ♂♂. 1♀, 1♂ were seen together + collected and 1 Trogloma ♂, ♂ & B. The 2 were feeding together - there was no sign of breeding - Old Mr. The & hood + Broad patch. 26 June Again large flock seen at N Marsh + 1 f & bnes was feed No.1 the B.R. - near the Southern edge just lagoon. 27 June 1♀ seen on the plot at Irvanik. Two ♂♂ seen together in the marshy area south of Footprint Lake - both seemed to have "baggy" throats - but no conflict was noted. Several ♂♂ have been collected recently b, Sullivan + some of these are showing signs of molt - especially, on the dorsum + on the throat where pin feathers are "sprouting". -see JOS's catalog. This year, there seemed to be less flocking. There was seen last year - when flock were present - Through the season. During the middle of June, birds were rarely