Field notes, v1472
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Marshall, 1945 39. Palau Haleyon chloris Hirundo rustica passed there. I made quite an impression on my guide, Sgt Major Azegani, by whacking the most adult-looking one off the wire with the sling-shot (He was also amazed when I clipped one with my 1st shot (38 amp) at the airstrip 27 Nov. That day I didn't miss a single shot & the Sgt. gave me quite a buildup with the officers from whom I was supposed to get "permission" to collect on their island.) Pelelin 1st wk Dec: Several noted at airfield. Edolaima termitostriis #3212 Koror: seen 6Nov & 8 Nov am perched in top of high dead tree nr. camp from which it made long str. flights (after insects?) & returned to same perch just like Olive-sided Flycatcher. #3197 alone in breadfruit tree near above tree. Rest of time always found in small flocks: 3-6 birds. Wander, and are not seen daily. Most usually seen in small trees & bushes at edge of jungle, but sometimes are in the jungle or out in lg. trees in cultivated areas. Seen on Pelelin, Koror, Babelthuap. Generally quiet & slow in movements. Perch motionless for minutes. Most common in 2nd growth forest near airstrip- constantly,