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96 J. HAYDOCK
MELANERPEs FORMICIVORUS
PLAQUE
HNHR
MAY 26
8:25 → MATE GUARDING OBS. ON TAPE.
MAY 27
8:40 → MORE MATE GUARDING OBS ON TAPE ON
THIS MISTY FOGY MORNING (HENCE THE LATE START)
JUNE 5
5:45 - More mate guarding obs.
6:15 - They don't seem to be mate guarding at all
now - ending obs.
10:15 - Checked nest - Yes! - 4 eggs now!
Measured legg: 26.2 x 22.5mm.
JUNE 12
9:00 - Still 4 eggs. They all look good - nice and warm too!
JUNE 17
9:30 - 4 babies! 10.5, 10, 8.5 and 4.5g.
Sept 6
14:30 - 2 eggs; 1 looks incubated, so complete?
① 27.0 x 19.75
Sept 14
9:00 - No eggs remaining.