Holmes, P. 1962 Erolia alpina 5 July Barrow, Alaska unsettled & moving Through The area. The only call made was The Breeep. Sex could not be determined on these individuals— all appeared to be in the eclipse zone. FEEDING BEHAVIOR: During the month of June — it seems that the Dunlin kept to a dry, well- drained ground — usually in areas least prygons t/or grassy slopes. This is borne out by stonier contact work — since Triple larvae seems their major food item & these are apparently most common in these particular sites. Also — these areas are the 1st to be exposed — in spring, to dry out some, a pina-post sink. Fasts: By 20 June — The pond areas are getting up & The upper inches The sod are thawed — The birds seem to move with these areas & feed either along the pond edge or on the ridge that separates the ponds. This seems to hold through the present time. 6 July Nest # 17 — intact with 4 eggs — 8 incubating — Flew off when I was 100' away — Flew toward me & finally landed behind — to the right — The flystraws direct & with full belly beat. After landing, The bird went with a rodent run posture — 12" facing me — jumping & running away — all the while looking