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MacLean
1966
C. bairdii
19 June
Upon return from Medoe River,
where this species was not seen, went
into town, then walked out Browerville
ridge to village ridge. Birds are
conspicuous here and still displaying
actively. Saw two good chases of 4
and 3 birds. They are acting early
in the season-ish, albeit 19 June.
20 June
Heard at least 2077 displaying
over East slope of Village Ridge,
but saw none on the ground.
22 June
Not a single bird on the great
trek to the interior!
24 June
A pair on North side of Wolleng
Slough acted pre-incubation. Both
birds standing together—57 twice
pursued 4 in ground display—wing flag,
tail cockers, horizontal body, etc.. Good
place to look for a nest later.
No sign of pair previously hanging out
by South end of Pitelka's Plot.
25 June
Total of 6 nests located today—one
with 2 eggs. 4 in Drum area,
1 in beach ring & polygons, 1 East
of C.+g.S.. Birds are still active—
chasing, ground displays—even one
prolonged territorial encounter in
Drum area. Localized several