The Gregory has flown south for the Spring, several days ahead of its expected migratory routine. At risk of sounding alarmist, we think this might be another piece of evidence for climate change. We expect it to spend only a short time in the warmer southern climes, possibly playing Grand Theft Auto 4, although that is pure speculation on our part.
The departure of the lesser spotted Gregory has come as a surprise to those higher up the food chain who traditionally rely on it as a source of data. It may take some days for the chain to re-stabilise. In the mean time, other inhabitants of its range must be on their guard for unexpected repercussions of its early departure.
Tuesday, 29 April 2008
Wednesday, 23 April 2008
Wednesday 23 April, About Lunch Time
After a week away at crypto-zoology conferences we return to the nest site and observe that, in our absence, the Gregory has returned to the nest, leaving its characteristic plumage as evidence of its presence.
We can say for sure that it was not in the nest this morning but other than that we can only speculate as to its current whereabouts. Most likely it is feeding at one of its watering holes. When we know more, you can be assured you will be the first to know.
Accounts from witnesses who visited the nest during our week of absence suggest that it was here for at least some of the time. However, we are becoming increasingly sure that the Gregory, being partially nocturnal does not emerge until late in the morning or early afternoon.
We can say for sure that it was not in the nest this morning but other than that we can only speculate as to its current whereabouts. Most likely it is feeding at one of its watering holes. When we know more, you can be assured you will be the first to know.
Accounts from witnesses who visited the nest during our week of absence suggest that it was here for at least some of the time. However, we are becoming increasingly sure that the Gregory, being partially nocturnal does not emerge until late in the morning or early afternoon.
Wednesday, 16 April 2008
Home on the Range
Other studies necessitated leaving the hide unoccupied for a whole day yesterday. However, intrepid field reporters tell us that the Gregory visited the nest several times during the course of the day, from around 11am onwards. It is hard to know for what purposes it leaves the nest site, aside from the usual biological functions. (These creatures to enjoy savouring their meals over long periods)
Today has brought some very exciting news though! We believe we have located the den to which the Gregory retreats to eat. Careful not to make our presence known - lest we spook this timid beast - we observed it for more than a whole lunch-time as it fed from what appeared to be a £2.95 pizza. Presumably it has developed the ability to function within the human market-economy, which is a major development.
Sadly, our alloted field-observation period came to an end and we had to leave it chewing thoughtfully, not a care in the world. Presumably it doesn't have any pressing impingements on its time. Oh how we envy its carefree, savage ways.
Today has brought some very exciting news though! We believe we have located the den to which the Gregory retreats to eat. Careful not to make our presence known - lest we spook this timid beast - we observed it for more than a whole lunch-time as it fed from what appeared to be a £2.95 pizza. Presumably it has developed the ability to function within the human market-economy, which is a major development.
Sadly, our alloted field-observation period came to an end and we had to leave it chewing thoughtfully, not a care in the world. Presumably it doesn't have any pressing impingements on its time. Oh how we envy its carefree, savage ways.
Monday, 14 April 2008
Peaceful Repose
The subject is now adrift on a sea of information, having become adept at navigating the electronic habitat of the internet. Many a happy hour is passed simply browsing this verdant meadow of irrelevant information.
It has even calmed down sufficiently that we can get up close without disturbing its meanderings. That it would share its office with us is a great privilege indeed.
It has even calmed down sufficiently that we can get up close without disturbing its meanderings. That it would share its office with us is a great privilege indeed.
A Sighting
This is what it is all about. A genuine sighting of this majestic creature in its natural (if temporary) habitat. It brings a tear to the eye to see. And then, as swiftly as it arrives, it is off again to lie-low in labs until the end of the day.
In the brief time it was here, the nest has been tidied, every pen and notebook back in its proper place. Next time we may attempt to tag it so that we may track the mysterious migrations of this elusive creature. Like the Hump-backed whale, no scientist truly knows where the Gregory travels on its wanderings.
In the brief time it was here, the nest has been tidied, every pen and notebook back in its proper place. Next time we may attempt to tag it so that we may track the mysterious migrations of this elusive creature. Like the Hump-backed whale, no scientist truly knows where the Gregory travels on its wanderings.
2pm and Still no Sign
It's been several hours since our last report and still no sign of Gregorius Absenticus. The hide was abandoned for an hour to sate our hunger. If the Greg has been eating, it certainly hasn't been doing it here. The pens we left deliberately out of alignment have not been replaced while we ate, suggesting minimal or no activity around the nest.
This is concerning, since even it's generally nocturnal habits allow for arrivals as early as lunch-time. Perhaps it has caught the particularly virulent strain of sleeping sickness that regularly afflicts the population.
This is concerning, since even it's generally nocturnal habits allow for arrivals as early as lunch-time. Perhaps it has caught the particularly virulent strain of sleeping sickness that regularly afflicts the population.
Monday, 14th April 2008. Still no Sign.
None of our spotters have yet seen a Gregory in the vicinity of the office. Rest assured, gentle reader, that we will report such a momentous happening as soon as we have any information.
The desk remains bare, with little evidence of foraging or social activity. Some might say, too bare...
The desk remains bare, with little evidence of foraging or social activity. Some might say, too bare...
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