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MacLean
1965
Journal
Flock of 25 plovers flying actively in
erratic patterns in same area. Very close
flock formation even on ground.
Saw both parasitic and long-
tailed jaegers over drum area.
Walker through Central Marsh
around South Meadow Lake. Numerous
pecterals [illegible] in marsh - likewise social.
One instance of territorial-type aggression
in 707 - and this not fully developed.
Checked owl nest - 3 young in
nest plus 2 nearby running away. 7:40.
ca. 125 m. away on mounds loafing
continuously, & ca. 250m. away 3 quiet.
Saw ca. 10 oldsqueaws (5, 2, 3) around
periphery of South Meadow Lake. Looked for
loons, but no luck. Returned via drum
area.
Went out to pull in traplines
TID-B in evening. Apparently kids from
town had been our playing games;
14 traps at one station, many others
set off. No lemmings captures.
Could not pass up beautiful
evening, so walked up Voth Creek.
Cutting tree, as many other places, is total!
Saw many Phalaropes, regular (social)
pecterals, occasional red neck. Flock of