Field notes, v506
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20strihiald.nitallii 6 May. Barnow Cave, Nest K R-3 16.6 gm. & +4 Prim. gmm. Sore humeral, most central feathers out. Flank + midback have sore out. Outer sec. coverts also out. Tail (kante) 1.5m All 3 birds were crouched quietly in nest, even when I jarred it. But all were very active in my hand and on balance. No sounds heard. 2214 Hanta St. Nest L 1955 R-1 5.9 +gm. & +4 Prim. Last 4-5 primaries nearly out, others alont ready, Count lack show many dark spots. Thzens dark, thirg shows a few spots. L-1 7.3 gm. Last > primaries nearly out. Flank shows some dark spots. Line of spots on leading edge of wings. Outter most part of central tract is a little dark. Which the same as R-1, but more. L-3 5.7 gm. Appears same as R-1. R-3 6.2 gm. Same as R-1. All birds (I think) were sapor in the nest. It is very hard to see a even reach in, as it is in the center of the bush. 7 May. 0610 R-1 5.7 gm. Primaries starting out. L-1 7.0 gm. R-3 5.6 gm. L-3 5.3 gm. Not much different from last evening.