Holmes, R. 1962 Erolia alpina 7 July Barrow, Alaska Abandoned last year - 7-13-61 as a clutch - in the locality north of Voth Area. The bird had well developed brood patches then- was breeding or has failed. FEEDING BEHAVIOR. - Predominant feeding acte was picking at the ground surface +/- vegetation - but occasional probes into grassy sod were made - see field notes shats. - more details in field section. During 2 hours I obtained plot #107 The - all 3 Dunki trills were heard. 8 July Several individuals seen along the grass slopes on the N. shore of Wotlssbog Slough. One nest (#16) was seen then - with 4 eggs + 6? incubating. No distinct display was given. At 8' a nest #12, also did no distinct display - only several fledge - or bumps. - Again 4 eggs were present. 9 July Skroavik ** The two nests near the Wannigan were gone - no sign of adults or young. [There were #9+10 - found a Jun 20th - with 4 eggs - 8? hatch expected at least by 10-11 July - ] Nest #7+8 on the plot were also empty - again no sign of adults or clutch - they probably hatched I have moved off. Nests #14+15 were still present [were been incubated. At#15 - The 9 did not