Antartica field notes, v1468
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Catharacta macroura Nov. 3 so that body is in line [illegible] like so, calling turning. Finally [illegible] sat on bowl occurred a second set. With sitting 10 feet off did nothing. Seemed to work feet back in a backwards scraping motion 2073 times as it settled, this with breast in bowl. Check. 2:45 One pin in begging [illegible] that arch comes at base of neck & is distinct break in line of back. Other bird walked off. Accompanied to beg call me me me in rhythm 1 111 sort of jeez gas me wal lijn togther. Several challenges observed are with tot bird borgyntel [illegible] sometimes fluffed a little. 3:05 Another chole. One member sitting still, looking to get away. Blittered me me call at regular intervals over 2 second apart. Other bird would answer to same call at times but now moved. Looking bird finally sat. 3:10 A pretty flutter off. Several pairs have flown off since due been here. Sometimes only one leaves more often it seems they total go. 3:15 One bird natural. Challenged by 2 single birds, alright say? Was one who at once stands quiet. 2 to mate? It preens