Jonich 1953 Erolia melanotus june6 Point Barrow, Alaska Occasional birds seen now. First record june1. One foraged today at the base, at thaw pools. june10 About 10 seen, as many as 3 together, in central marsh, this morning. june14 Pectorals few, only 2 seen on beach ridge. june21 This species seen at 3 or 4 locations along the route from L.E. to pipeline, generally along the beach ridge. june23 One pair established at west side of plot L.E. for when two birds foraged together one of these drove off a third bird that lit 60' away. In the drizzling rain I did not hear any flight display song. july1 This species among the more prominent birds at marsh plot today. Six in one group, 4 in another, and several chases and displays by a ? observed generally over the area. No nests found. july4 Groups of 3 and 6 seen on Beach Ridge behind F.H.C.S. july10 Flocks of 16, 14, and 3 on plot L.E. I have seen no nests this year. july20 One on plot L.E. july24 Occasional birds on central marsh. july26 One on marsh plot apparently with young for it flew about, calling for several minutes, and once made a long low distraction flight.