A M Verbeek 1966 Calidris pusillus (5) intra-specifically very aggressive. 17 Aug. This species continues to feed along pond edges exclusively. Caught an immature bird today (one broken wing) which still had matal down sticking to the tip of the feathers in her neck. The stomach was empty. 26 Aug. This species has been around since my last entry. Today I saw about 3 birds on the Drum Area. I did not see them on our weasel trip to Elson lagoon. 27 Aug. These birds are found in one place only - namely pond edges and disturbed areas where there is standing water. In their situations they feed on the edge of the water (seldom in the water) by jeeing for food. This seems to be the only thing they do these days. One could safely make the statement that Semipals in late August feed by jeeing in saturated pond edges. 29 Aug. There were still some Semipals around. I saw about 5 birds feeding along pond edges near the buildings.