Holmes, R. 1959 Phalaropus fulicarius 2. 15 June Barrow, Alaska They moved down to the other end again and the "mudant" female drove them off again. Apparently the pair has established some territorial terrain. The method of feeding was again noted, and the birds moved both clockwise and counter- clockwise. 19 June Barrow, Alaska Many pairs of these birds are now seen and heard over the tundra. They can be seen on the small ponds or on the tundra itself. Nesting does not seem to be underway yet. 23 June Barrow, Alaska Many birds seen in the area east of the beach ridge and near Olson Lagoon. Most birds were females, although a few males (paired) were noted. Several court choosing was seen where 4-9 females would be fighting over one male. They would all be flying (fleeting) around the male, up, down, and the flying again. Some would try to chase others off but they would usually return. The male would seem all excited during these actions and would