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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