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[[underlined]] BQ [[/underlined]]
November 19 1962
Barro Colorado

This morning, ca. 6:30 a.m., saw 3 BQ's. I(s) and II9s), engaged in aerial chase.  Accompanied by long series hard "Zhee" notes (almost "Zhaa"s).  Presumably a form of HAC.  No special postures or movements.


November 20 1962
Barro Colorado

Watching I & II area 6:05 a.m.

1 or 2 I's feeding in usual bush 6:10.  Uttering CN's.  

Nothing of interest afterwards.  Still no song yet 6:27.  Finally, first song, presumably by a I, 6:31.  [[underlined]] DS, [[/underlined]] not MS!!  "Zee-uh zee-uh zee-uh zee" type phrases.  Including variable number  of notes.

Leaving 7:05


November 26, 1962
Barro Colorado

Arrive I & II area 6:00 a.m.  Still quite dark.  Looks like rain.

One or two birds feeding in bush 6:05.  Quiet.  Uttering a few CN's.  Probably I's.

Nothing doing.  Leaving 7:00 am