Sullivan J. 1961 Phalaropus fulicarius flew off. The incubating ♂ who had left his nest in the meanwhile, began to sneak off through the grass. I inspected the nest - all seemed in order - the 4 eggs were there. 1845. This evening I observed a chase involving 1 ♂ and 2 ♀ fulicarius. The ♂ led; the ♀ followed. One ♀ was always just behind the ♂; the other ♀ a little farther back. Whether or not this was always the same ♀, I could not tell. The chase was enigmatic: the birds circled and dipped - flew up and down. The nest by 3.6 line III B is still in the same condition - 4 eggs - all okay. June 19 0900 - the ♂ flew off the nest by 3.6 III B as I approached. He flew off to the north past 2 small pools before alighting. The 4 eggs appeared the same. June 20 Holman and I watched 4 (♀♀?) phalaropes engage in what appeared to be combat. The birds stood on the ground then fluttered up 2 or 3 feet. This continued for a minute or so - then the birds flew off. June 24 ♀ phalaropes were seen in groups of 7 and 8 this morning (2 flocks). July 12 Pitt Point, Alaska - large flocks of red phalaropes here 30-40 per flock - flying and feeding together.