Duval, E.H. 2002 Journal Isla Boca Brava, Chiriqui, Panama 21 March 2002 This was a day of ups and downs. The down part was really just my stupidity - I managed to step squarely in a large pile of human diarrhea while doing a watch at BRI. But I also recorded the first copulation of the year (RGW(DM) copulated with AYR(G) at BTE1 after an entirely solo display) and found the start of the first nest along the path to the beach below our rancho. Amelia is leaving the island for her birthday, so we danced and had an early birthday celebration in the evening. 22 March 2002 Eileen & John may not be coming tomorrow - they were supposed to call, but I didn't hear from them via phone or email. We're just carrying on as usual, & I'll be delighted if they come. 23 March 2002 Eileen and John are here! I went to Isla Linarte in the morning on an expedition to see whether any of our banded birds have flown across the water. If not, I'd like to try