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MacLean
1966
Caliparis pusillus
6 June
First returns - heard one displaying
over gasoline ridge, then two pairs
localized in recently exposed grounds
in Voth area. Both displaying
well - noble ground. Couldn't get
close enough to take any.
7 June
Saw one feeding bird south of
cake-eater for one big observation!
At least a pair just west of gasoline
road. Collected 1 - a ♂ (SM 487) -
interesting stomach - very different from
redbacks. Must remove more. Another
♂ from this area flew out towards
Brittan Area, displayed, and
disappeared.
8 June
Two bursts of display in Drum
Area. Very little exposed ground -
probably not enough to support any
serious breeding activity. None seen
along Beach Ridge.
In the evening went to Voth Area and
saw activity involving 3 ♂♂. No real
interaction. Watched a pair by east side
of road - just mucking around in
disturbed ground.
9 June
Voth area - watched above pair,
plus another ♂ 40 feet away trying to
get in on the act. Surprising that the