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Maclean
1965
C. melanotos
30 June
Observed Central Marsh flock while
watching for Mongolian Plover. One ♂
appears to be more advanced or excited than
others - initiates two ☺ territorial classes,
then gave grounds display to feeding ♀.
Very well developed display. ♀ moves away
ca. 10 ft, then flew when ♂ continues
display. ♂ follows. Joined by others
until 5♂♂ chasing ♀. Finally took off
when all resumed feeding.
Am wondering if flock can disperse
and complete reproductive effort in time
to produce young. Am also wondering if
they are even going to try!
1 July
NACS pectorals are in no hurry;
still largely social with bursts of
reproductive activity. Mostly courtship
classes involving several ♂♂ + 1♀ or
shorter territorial classes w/ "garthig" note.
Occasional aerial display.
2 July
Seem to be fewer birds + less
activity in brief check.
3 July
♂ + 2♀ by road crossing or
beach ridge. May be ret'n area.
5 July
Occasional bird encounters along
S edge of Holmes' Marsh - some apparently
territorial, but encountered 2♂♂ together.
Birds in Central Marsh appear to have