Field notes, v504
Page 251
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1965 Bill Arvey Journal July 24 nest 110. The parent which just returned to 5 now leaves again. 1142, 2 nestlings at 2 are billing at one another. 1145 - Sun appears off and on. 1150 - One young begs at parent at 6. 1148 - 9 oyster catchers fly by moving south. 1153, 5 - young seen fluttering gulen area. Looking directly below our observation point, an adult bird has a very bright red face patch evident. Lunch break - see AHM notes. 1245 - return from lunch. Nests 1-2-3-4 all w/ one parent, 5 w/ 2 parents, 6 none. 1250 - Parents side by side by the one young in 5; preen, while young flutters gulen area. A pelagic Corm. out of study area spreads wings out and holds momentarily at about 11 AM. This bird was not a neater. 1255 - Parent at one hours in a closer brooding position over young. 1:00 - Parent on right side of 5 leaves nest with a departure call. 107 - 2 - parent arrives with a call, begins regurgitation movements as if to feed. 109. bird arrives at 6, but no call given, stands 2 feet to left of nest. Birds in 2 begging vigorously. 111 - 2 - parent bobo and weaves to avoid hungry threats by young. Calls are heard from the young. 112 - 6 - parent hops to edge of nest. 113 - 2- parent hops up away on ledge from ground.