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 Robert, 
  
I called by that way in July 1999 and had an
excellent view of a Pilot-bird a bit closer to Marlo, down near the edge of one
of the lagoons four or five km east of Marlo on the Cape Conran road.  I
heard the call first and tracked it down to get great looks from less than five
metres - the light chestnut face was very clear.  A great little bird, and
not one I see very often.  I was at the Cape Conran boat ramp a couple of
weeks back, but didn't hear any Pilot-birds on that occasion. 
  
Regards, 
  
    Jack
Krohn 
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