Jamieh 1953 Stecorarius pomarinus May 25 Point Barrow, Alaska - At about 4:40 p.m. 4 were flying together in a loose flock to the west over the village road from the base, and out over the ice. These are the first I have detected. May 28 Five or 6 about the tundra study areas this afternoon, singly and 2 together. One bird had an injured leg and tended to sit on the snow when not disturbed. It flew off readily several times and could not be collected. No dark phase plumages detected. May 29 Of about 15 birds seen in area between base and gas well and toward Village, two were in black phase plumage. The birds were scattered out, one alone or two together. At one place a flying bird several times perched at one on the snow. June 1 Activity on the tundra about the same as on May 29, but today frequent wraaa calls were heard, none of which was noted 2 days ago. It might be added that pairing and territorial establishment seemed to be accelerated. Two dark phase birds were seen. There were occasional single birds and one rested on a prominent mound, as if on a nest, but there was no nest.