Mackean 1966 C. melanotos 16 June At Meade River - there were widely, if sparsely, distributed and hoots were regularly heard. Distribution is about as expected - wet marshy stuff is essential, at least in part of territory. Birds found on Paul's census plot use pond basins to feed - fool over tussocks displaying, also feed in wet Carex between tussocks. Very hard to observe under these conditions. Population is enough for habitat comparison, but insufficient for sustained collecting for stomachs. 20 June Spent entire afternoon searching goos pectoral habitat between Voth Area and Village Ridge and finally found one pair. ♂ even hooted at her once. They are sticking close, and are probably breeding. Obviously, this - this is not a pectoral year. In the afternoon evening, over Gasline Ridge, 2 ♂♂ chased a ♀ with good flight "gargle" noise. Couldn't find any on the ground. 21 June Across Voth Creek - saw 4 ♂♂ and 1 ♀. ♀ was harassed by 2