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July 4 III

brief "hlioo"? Cant tell, even at a distance of a few feet.

Finally quieting a bit 4:55

Chicks ca 3 weeks defending nest against stray chicks.

Another panic 5:00 Leaving myself

Monday, July 5
Arrive new colony 3:40 Very warm. Ocean clouds. Very slight southerly wind.

Near birds are still very shy, but far birds settle immed.

Young returning 3:44. Birds perhaps quietening. Nearer birds starting to come back 3:46 but not the really close ones.

Adults do seem to peck chicks on head and neck primarily.

Panic again 4:00
[[? ? ?]] signs of settling down 4:05

One band of 8-9 chicks, all clumped together.

Chicks fighting. Apparently with rasp DC
also the inevitable reaction to being attacked by either adult or chick.

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