Mothofarota (cont.) Feb 28. Bird was not on nest at 7 a.m. [illegible] had seen it bare at 5 p.m. last night and had not seen it return by dark 6:30 but eggs were completely covered with feathers and felt slightly warm. Watched till 7:45, no bird, but was on nest at noon. Up road again to same places yesterday. Watched one bird feed and call for about 100 yds along the flat; perhaps 15 minutes. Two other birds called further away but none showed up. Possibly those up on the hill could see me whereas those on the flat didn't. Calling is much louder when bird faces you. Also, the neck motion has a sharp recoil, it's almost a flick. Have now heard calling even at noon, hence all daylight hours. About 3 p.m. watched a pair feeding along a spur and on flats just this side of km. 132. Saw no courting antics; in fact, 'δ' was calling much of the time, but nevertheless followed ♀. She followed him when he was in lead. Form note before here 'δ' should be ♀ (see below) Feb. 29 Went up the road to km. 132 at 7. Hard calling but couldn't locate. Went back at ♀ heard calling, and found a pair coming doggedly down hill to flats - same route as the pair yesterday afternoon; probably same pair. Big crested ♀ was in the bed, calling occasionally. Watched for 3 or 4 minutes and saw no posturing by either ♂ or ♀. Then when the ♀ was about