Tuesday, June 07, 2005

Have I forgotten about Pale Male?

Enough with the grandkids! What's with Pale Male? writes a frequent correspondent. Here's the latest Field Notes from Donna Browne:

Field Notes 6-5-05

Sunset 8:25PM (NYT),
Temp. 86F,
Sun with some clouds,
Humidity 43%,
Wind light and variable.

All times PM unless otherwise noted.

>From the Hawk Bench-
Elizabeth reports Pale Male and Lola were seen
copulating on the Oreo Antenna at 8:15 on 6-4-05.
6-5-05
5:02 Both hawks circling, Lola to Carlyle 1, Pale
Male then N. He circles back and makes an attempt at
copulation. Between the wind and Lola's position,
facing out, he's is unable to get into the correct
position and veers off at the last moment.
5:04 Pale Male circles N behind Stovepipe, then to
Oreo antenna.
5:08 Lola up and N, then W, circles back to Oreo
grate.
5:12 Lola to Oreo Antenna, they sit together.
5:17 Pale Male preens.
5:19 Exit.

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