I.B.Hamilton 1965 Polysticta stelleri Barrow Alaska June 29 A pair of these birds were observed on the ground near a small pool of standing water in the Britton area. Excellent looks at both male and female were obtained before the birds flew. Jun. 20 About six pairs of these birds were observed in the Britton area. Some display was seen. The only display noted consisted of the raising at the four part of the body and the neck and head rapidly on little back toward the tail. This display starts with the bill near the water and may have evolved from sort of ritualized drinking. Both sexes give this display but the male does it the most frequently. An Old Squaw was observed pursuing a duck of this species. As the Old Squaw swooped after the Eider it held its neck low over the water and outstretched. When the Eider reached the boat it turned and made a small burst at the Old Squaw. The old Squaw stopped the pursuit. Jun. 21 About nine pairs were seen. Sometimes the birds are observed as single pairs and sometimes they occur in flocks of three-four pairs. Jun. 22 About five pairs were seen. Jun. 23 About three pairs were observed thirty each Jun. 24 Four pairs were observed. Jun. 25 About fifteen pairs were observed. They are scattered about the wet places on the tundra. They were heard to emit some low "quack" sounds. June 26 About eight pairs were observed in the