Field notes, v4194
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Duval, E. H. 2001 Journal Isla Boca Brava, Chiriqui Prov., Panama 8 May in that tree, watching me worriedly. It's not a 100% clear ID, but I took insurance blood from the chicks anyway, & banded the larger #402. When I went to put them back, a banded female was perched on the edge of the nest (it was too dark to read the bands - rain approaching.) She flushed & I replaced her chicks - I hope she wasn't so traumatized that she doesn't come back! 9 May 2001 The rain that started last night continued until 9:30 this morning, and now the frenzy of flying insects (ants or termites?) has started. We slept in and did paperwork until the rain let up. Eric stated E-16 & confirmed that the female is indeed NOW banded - an unlo & acting 'nasty' had me worried yesterday. I tried for #48 without luck. I think I'll give it one more day. We did watches in the afternoon (1 each) & nest-searched. I found a