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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