Holmes, R. 1959 6. Erolia alpina 13 June Barrow, Alaska Unvariably dropped its legs as it was flushed. Upon collecting one of these birds today, it gave the alarm note. Also it was the bird which gave the alarm note. There is a possibility that there was a mix-up when the birds were collected, so these birds need further checking. 14 June Barrow, Alaska Very few of these birds were seen today due probably to the effect of the S.E. wind. However several pairs were seen and 5 birds collected. The territorial establishment was not noted; however it may also have been surprised by the wind. In examining the 2 females which were collected, it was discovered that both had laid one egg and that a second was about ready to descend into the oviduct. Probably the first egg had been laid late yesterday or early this morning. A bird was collected which was giving the alarm note, dropped its feet, and gave an indication of displaying. Upon examination, it proved to be a ?; thus contradictory. The finders 13 June.