RTH 1963 40. E. melanotos 3 July Barrow, Alaska Several hooting displays were performed in every case - The 8' Drowned crane 8' crouched in regrass. Territorial flights were infrequent but 10' (NW compl/s. pld) patrolled after a hoot- display - in the F-27 glide posture. Three ground displays to 8' were seen - 1 Dr 8' at 10.0 - to 9pm Nest #18 - She has been pecked by the same 8' for over two weeks now (it seems not too fowl on 6-21 + each time I have gave To the plot since Mo - he has perfo- This ground display behavior formula - One crane chew/19.07.30 was noted - at least 18' was jabbering. Most 8' who located or flushed from the nest were not bothered by 8' - since many 8' have departed. No 8' chicks - but 1 group of 3 8's was noted near 9.0 - feeding Together. & No last case - I have flushed a 8' from nearby nest 1 she then led me away from the nest into the area where there 3 8's even today. At this point, the nest 8' began to chase The others - lowered head, ruffled both feathers, head depressed forward + both hermiles - 8' in charge at the other 48' making