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Fulica americana
219
Mar 4 Univ. Calif. Campus Alameda Co., Calif.
Tail in "warning" position, giving a low
"tuke, tuke, tuke". Xw is sure insisted
about chasing one UNM bird. Some
carrot tops, having floated over to the
ramp, are being busily consumed. V69 was
just giving the "punk-nt, punk-nt" note.
WB just gave a "punk-nt, punk-nt"
note after chasing a UNM bird out of
the water. V69 made one lask at
Y1G. Y1G pecked Xw, Xw held her ground
against Y1G. Roman, carrot tops and
glass are vating top tonight. The
spinach and lettuce + mustard greens
have been investigated but that is
about all. The water plant, broken
brussel sprouts and clover have
had no interest shown. Water
plant has had some taken, but not
overwhelmingly so. Some later
thrown in broken up apple has shown
a lot of use. Y1G and V69 were just in
a huddle, WB made a pass at what
must be Y1G, but had no effect,
in fact had to back off. V69 is now
in a huddle with Xw. Its getting late,
guess all stop now.
Mar 5 Univ. Calif. Campus Alameda Co., Calif.-
A UNM (surely X) LB) attacked Y1G.
When diving or swimming under
water the feet are used alternately,
and the wings are kept close to the
body. WB was noted feeding on
the leaves of green cat-tails. Dr.