P. PEARSON 1951-1952 Sterng's Opinions (2) for 4 to 15 seconds, then disappear into the burrow for perhaps 30 seconds. Sometimes manipulated food with one paw, appeared at least 12 times and allowed me to approach and photograph from 15 feet. Jan. 11. 5:30 am = Pogo Ducks. Walked around my census area east of bur at 7 am. Saw + marked 10 new diggings (since dawn) ~~~ on the area. At least 8 probably represent distinct twees because they are separated by 20 yards or more. afternoon had been rainy+heavy, evening calmish; at dawn were in a cloud, temp. 38°, followed by sun. at 10 there were 3 new diggings that looked separate and 3 or 4 other near ones already marked. On the basis of digging up until 10, they one would guess the area supported 10 or so twee (assuming 1 two per fresh set of diggings). Saw only 1 on each of my counts. When digging, they stick their heads out, look around, then duck down out of sight. Puffs of dirt then appear out one side of the hole ->. After perhaps 15 seconds the twee appears head first, looks around, then emerges completely crosswise of the burrow and with simultaneous flips of his hind feet pushes the dirt mound further away. By swinging his hindquarters around in a figure 8 once and kicking he pushes the separated dirt further away, thus preparing the way for more dirt to be kicked out of the hole. ~6 Hail, snow+rain from about 2 to 4. More new diggings on census area at 6:30 pm, hence no digging since the snow stopped at 4 despite calm weather. Sprinkling of snow on ground.