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LIDICKER
1973
Kensington court.
24 Feb. 1620 55°F.
Cl: chidder came to hummingbird feeder or trash can.
3 sips; another Cl: chidder waited in back ready.
When first left it immediately went to feeder & took several sips. 3 Dove Hummer came while second
Cl: chidder was drinking. It showed its wings 5"
of Chidder - in small bursts - which at first agitated
hummer and then flew off. Hummer also left; did not feed.
March 2 0830 42°F.
Chidder came close to hummingbird feeder,
took 3 sips & flew off.
March 6 50°F.
0836-42 Flock of 3+ Cl: chidder feeding in yard. After about 3½ min., 1 Cl: chidder came & fed momentarily at the feeder. They were calling actively and chasing each other. No hummers were around during this interval but one present shortly before & after.
0848 - Flock came through yard again but did not go near feeder.
Weather: just cloudy following rain during night.
March 14 0830 40°F. Clear skies
1 Cl: chidder came to hummingbird feeder momentarily (per NIL).
March 16 0823 48°F. (High clouds)
1 Cl: chidder took several sips from feeder; no