Antartica field notes, v1468
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Catharacta maccannichi Dec 6 Arrived at Steney at 10:05. One mends 204 percent, incubating. 230 is present, one sitting 20' E as usual yesterday and one of 42 in incubating. 19 Shuas at Spa. 10:08 15 penguins came along. Chased Shua 245 off nest. All stood about nest area for a while, now moved towards egg. They then walked off in a bunch. Two of them were seen bending over & peering at the egg. 10:13 Mate of 42 is back. 10:33 Pt Y-0. returns from Spa site at the usual place 11:00 Status quo as far as 204, 230, & 42 are concerned. In 204 & 42 percent, one of 230. all sitting quietly. 10:50 Group of 13 penguins arrives just beyond 205 & 206., chase Shuas off nest. Have been standing there ever since (11:05) During Shuas away as they attempt to come in & nest. Some have looked at the egg but so far made no move & brush them. 11:12 There has just been a nest change at 42 - Bonded bird now off nest sitting & gets from it. 11:30 8 penguins still about the nest (Other leaving 30 feet away. Penguins soon