Holmes, R 1959 Plectrophenax nivalis 4 June Barrow, Alaska This bird was noted frequently among the buildings and road areas. It was not seen back along the ridge. 5 June Barrow, Alaska Several seen chasing each other and uttering a guttural note. Also the males are seen sitting atop a pole, snow bank of a building and singing a bubbling-type song. Cupulet was seen twice (in 2 different pairs). At 1330, one female was seen carrying twigs or pieces of grass. At 1930, the males were seen to fly about 50 feet into the air and then float on outstretched wings for 30-35 feet, and then they would either fly up & repeat the performance again or they would fly to the ground. This is in contrast to the longspure crubeit normally float all the way to the ground.