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1989 M. Stanback
M. Formicivorus
Rana Creek
HNHR
8 Nov Ambush 2 holes (7 in one, 1 in other = 1783-1790: see cap recs)
Am removing these birds at request of R.C. people (pecking house - they were shooting them. No power struggle after removal).
9 Nov 0630 Arrive - all quiet Only 2 bird showed up (I think it was 1 that escaped ambush) + kavinted.
0645 Play power struggle tape
0700 Four birds arrive quietly and eat acorns. We stayed until 0815, playing the ps tape periodically - no response. Took down nets r came home. Adios.
in Aviary: 0900: 8 birds alive
1400: 9 w shot breast is dead, 8 1788 is very lethargic & I'm worried.
10 Nov 0930 All 7 looking OK (including 1788)
12 Nov early 4 birds here
15 Nov roost watch: 3-4 birds here - roosted away From gran (toward house)