E.M.Brock 157 Red-backed Sandpiper July 7 Barow, northern Alaska While I was on the way to check traps IX and E two separate sets of chicks were seen follow the parent bird. Both were groups of four chicks. In one group, they were accompanied by both parents. The chicks upon becoming frightened immediately lowered themselves into the grass and become quiet. Parent birds acted annoyed but did not display a broken wing act. July 10 Three fledglings were accidently trapped in transects III A + IIB in this morning's check of the lines.