Holmes, R. 1962 E. melanitoides 21. 24 July Barrow, Alaska Flocks of 3-16 in the north 10th - 10th sloped area. 3/3 New seemer to be 99- but others - the remaining 3/8? are very late in leaving. Population estimated in this area 500 - 1500. No young were seen - but one & gave a mild distracting display. A nest with 4 eggs located on the north-west side of 10th slope on a relatively flat grass-sedge plain (dry). The cup was well covered over with dry grass-sedge blades 90% hidden from above. It was lined with dry grass blades. The & was present near an injury fluttering on the ground along with a high pitched squeal. She didn't return to the nest while I was there. 25 July 10 sem N. A. mag. Station - otherwise none were noted. 26 July Now seen in or near 10th area except one & at the nest - where 2-4 eggs were evidently pipping. The bird was probably just brought & hatched morning. The & left the nest when I was 15' away - flew off giving Oh & call note + stood 2' away while 3 others went to nest cup - No disturbance.