Maclean 1965 C. meladotos activity is beginning to disrupt flock order. ♂♀ are beginning to isolate selves- would chase around area, then down and feed together. Occasional ground displays to ♂♂ and sexual chases, along with aerial displays. Believe this to be a group of newly arrived birds which will disperse and attempt breeding. 28 June Our to same spot, and birds are beginning to disperse. Flock now occupies ca. 6-7 acres. One distinctive droopy-winged ♀ has moved across the gasline, along with ca. 3 ♂♂ + 2 ♂♀. No real increase in reproductive behavior- mostly dispersion activities among ♂♀. 29 June Some group seems to be further dispersed, but change in behavior is not as marked as I had expected. Saw 2 + 3 ♂♀ chasing 1 ♀ for prolonged period of time - using 1 heck of a lot of energy! Mostly just feeding, with little regard for position of other birds. Larger flock in central marsh at approx. same reproductive stage. Did not have time to note extent or numbers of flock. As others - mostly feeding with occasional disruptions for sex-related behavior.