Field notes, v1472
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Marshall, 1945 25. Palau Cacatua ducorpsi Koror 19 November Flock of 15 at the lake deep in the outridge jungle. Didn't notice them until I fired at a megapode, then they all began to squawk. Came to imitated squawk & whistle (rising infl. - low J kooeee). But never close enough to shoot. Individuals gathered at the rumpus & soon the whole flock of 15 was together - would fly across lake - perch in trees on one side then to the other side keeping in close formation, & circling high over me. Squawks can be heard 1/2 mile at least. Ran into a couple of small groups toward dark - getting ready to roost in large trees. Too dark to see them. Koror 2 Dec Valley N of Lake. Scattered in groups of 3-5. Could decoy some to me by whistling & squawking but couldn't see them when perched. However would stay in a given tree for 15 min or more without calling. Exceedingly wild. Koror 3 Dec Morning saw one fly to clump of coconut palms from mangrove lagoon. It sat on fronds & I believe was eating flowers. It flushed & while I was a long way off but I took a shot as it circled near & either missed or lost it. This bird was all alone, and 4 to 5 mi. from...