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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
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