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Interesting, the thought that maybe the twigs are
intended to attract food to a hiding place. I've not really learned
any more about the behaviour. He is still satisfied if I leave the
twigs there, but replaces them if removed.
He does stand in the water quite often, but I can't
say he seems to be looking out for fish, etc. This bird is probably just
over a year old. His parents had two chicks early in the season 2004
- about August - and then this fellow later that summer, but I don't remember
exactly when.
His mother still visits regularly also, but they
steer clear of one another. The father died last October after
having fishing line on his leg and foot for several weeks. The
Wilvos were unable to catch him. They are all very
wary.
Robyn
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