Holmes, R. 1960 Phalaropus fulicarius 2. 22 June - Barrow (Irkutsk), Alaska The female would chase the ♂ back and forth along pond or from one pond to another. 23 June Barrow, Alaska Several dozen noted today. These involved several ♂ chasing a ♀. The ♂ even fighting among themselves, apparently, over the ♀. One such case involved 5♂; all fighting over 1♀. There would often be actual physical contact (wing flapping, etc.) at the ground, or one ♂ would try to mount the ♀ (? - This is Barrows' questionable since it happened so quickly). These outbreaks were 1/4th followed by a chase which would last for 10-30 yards - then the brawl would start again. 26 June Barrow, Alaska Phalaropes are still abundant, but now the pairs seem to be mainly concerned with nesting. Chasing is rarely seen except between members of a pair. At this time, The ♂ seems to be more aggressive