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1984 R.L.Mumme
M. formicivorus
Fanny Arnold
2 Jan Here with Beth, 1300, looks like the situation
described by Susan + Sandy is still j- effect
3 99 are here (9834 Red/Blk-white, (9796? M/Light-Oak?),
and third 9 L-D /m, presumably the one banded by
Susan). All were quite conspicuous flycatching, occasionally
moving across around + working stores. Also seen
less conspicuously were two 88, one of which was
6681 Yellow/m of UA2. He was seen sitting on an acorn
storage limb with 9834, with the other two 99, the other
8 was seen only once, and bands were not seen, but
it had a flat head and long bill similar to that of
8123 of UA2. I suspect that these two 88
are still shuttling back+ forth from UA2+ FA. A third
intruding 8 (banded, but not identified) was here briefly
as well, at which time all five birds rallied to the
defense (all five residents seen simultaneously at that
time).
12 March At 0900, Philip + I release the 3 FA 88 (8835,
8797, 8940) back at Fanny Arnold. All 3 flew strongly
to the granary area. Followed by wakas and a few
drases, the details of which I could not ascertain.
8940 may not actually belong here, as there was no indication
of a 8NB here before the ambush. It may be just a
wayward rooster.
1030: Seems like its over. The 3 88 seem to have been
remembered by the 99, and 6681 seen hanging out- the periphery.
Aviary 88 seen eating catkins. Seems like its all over. See Philips
notes