Galapagos field notes, v579
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Nannopterum hausi 26 Jan Pt. Espinosa, Fernandina Island, Galapagos. birds shake the head frequently in the light rain. @ moved down to a lower spot, waddled with closed wing except for 1-2 ft jump down when wings opened. All gular fanning stopped in the rain. about 3:35 heavy rain, all birds with bill under the wing. posture is: # 6 out of sides view -bach right. all keep the wings closed during the rain. don't move much. 3:50 @ went into the drink. Surf very heavy but consistent so no trouble in it. # 6 (same bird?) back in original location. Dark bird in the surf (#1), dove low, body high but not out of H2O. Sea lion came through the group, walking. Loveruch dove by looked at it but didn't move. #1 and #6 at least are banded. #1 was small, dark back, with a bright (dull pinkish red) bill. # large, brown below. Still raining at 4:00. 1 bird in the surf. 3 to 5 ft high break on the rocks. Bird dove very low, body not coming up at all. Having trouble with the bird (at trap) in the wind and overactive water until t 4:15 relieved by Dr. Hill. Birds spaced. sea lion @ @ O O 6 5 7