ML50536

Media notes

Recording was made at nest site. Nest cavity was located in Ponderosa pine snag 80cm DBH, approx 4m up. One mike placed near cavity entrance, the second on a parabola pointed at cavity. Adults started feeding at 2110hr with feeding @1.5 -2.0 minute intervals. I stayed at nestsite all night. This tape contains cuts from approx 2110 through 2130. 2 other tapes also recorded, RRN 90-62 and 90-63. Most adult vocalizations occurred earlier in evenings. No "voiceover" on these tapes. "Wow calls"(ML Notes: It seems that the vocalizations are the begging calls of the nestlings. The BNA describes nestling calls as simple 'peeps' progressing into 'snores' but I do not know if what we are hearing here is either of these calls. Calls from adults are also heard but I don't know what they woould be described as CZ 22/12/03). Other Behaviors: Establish Parent Young Contact, Beg, Care For Young, Social Context: Family. Habitat: Montane Grassland.