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Malay
1960
Catharacta maccormicki
Nov.7 stood but did nothing. Both then
sat.
Noted a third bird - member of pair
rest home on core side (lr r) land on the
pro territory was challenged + responded and
but with head deftly definitely held
so that bill was almost in neck folds
like so [illegible] etc.
Two birds, possibly pr1, possibly 1 each of
pr 1+3 (N. of me) back 15 feet apart making
incipient chalcing movement - noise suddenly
flew up + towards each other, all bird full
breast on + came down challenged +
separated apart. I moved parents
#1 territory so I believe latter assumption
correct.
A pair divided together one slowly came
down + circled, low, one landed,
the other kept flying in 20yd circle
at 6-8 feet height passing over it. This
bird made no response but stood
with neck up - head on chin. A third bird
landed, was challenged once both stood.
As flying bird came over again the third one
challenged at the second stood. Flying
bird then flew low over the entire
territory was challenged ad nauseum eventually
flew out towards penguinery.
Choke her
2 neighbours
Sight
Chase (done)
territory defense
this a good
illustration
I hope