Field notes, v1752
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J. Growth 1985 journal 18. March 2 were observed to give begging calls. "43" and "33" did not feed like before when the juveniles were handled. 59 looked good, as did 273 and 274. "40" and "06" were put back in their cell. March 9 At A.B.S. today. Got there at about 8:30. All birds o.k. 302 still scarred on the upper bill, and now 302 has lost the tenure tail. "33" was observed to carry a large piece of dry grass, and a nest was seen to be started in an old pine (Douglas Fir) bough in the cell! 301 & 302 were transferred to cell with "59". First, 301 was put in... "59" chittered and gave the "brrip-brrew" phrase -- many times -- 301 also chittered. 302 was put in next. Both seemed to be light in weight -- thin. "59 showed no hostility to the juveniles. I then cleaned-up all 4 cells, put in a few fresh boughs. No nestings from "40" and "06", but song from "40". No song from 273, no courtship feeding observed between either 273/274 or "40"/"06". The juveniles 311 & 302