RTH 1963 E. melanostor 33. 26 June Barrow, Alaska her, landing about 12" away. She raised tail & wing ant air shuddin - he took flight - maed a wide circle & flew North over hr - 3-5' above h - not looking as he passed over. Two display her been observed several times in the last few days but its significance wasn't apparent until today. The $ aggressor's posture may inform us that she is already on eggs & is no longer receptive (shows collected & had already laid a full clutch). If he flew off & returns - given 1x morning display. First time two hippops he passes immediately above her. This is the only display which piqued. Not I have seen in my species between a 57 & 9. I guess, it may advance. But she is aware of her presence. 27 June 19 collected with 1 egg (didn't see more than 3) 1 fled / 8 m NTH bead ridge - 2 collected. No display activity - bad weather 28 June One flock of 35-40 south of gashin ridge - numerous groups of 2-5 birds between gashins bead ridges. Several P's were observed & judging by Teharn, they probably were flushed from nests. Only 1 chase 1-8 m - fled (P?) - was noted.