Holmes, 1963 29 June Barry, Alaska E. melanaster Suddenely, the head would drop down & even off to one side in an abrupt motion - as if making an attempt to attack - but it is an stubble. Perpendicular posture is again attained the bird now on side to side; head down then head lower. (The feathers are sleeked during this acta - the tail is degreased degree [fanning?]). The bird moves along - both feet silk - with head turned slightly out way - the the head clipping - in both up & down + side ways towards No opponents. ♀ chasing was still in evidence. Many ♂ were noted - most then were evidently from nests - but several "lost" ones seemed to be hanging around - these may be late nesters. The ♂ chasing today was not prolonged as it had been. The ♂ in general assorted the attractive ♂ Or given the March-end aggressive posture. In new encounters, the ♂ would land near the ♀ - walk - run up to her with head parts lowered usually, giving the jabber. At no point - the ♂ would