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Redon, 1942
Callopis Hummingbird (King Surfer)
E. Fork, Sheep Creek, ft., Fresno County, Calif
May 25, 1942
The branch which holds the nest, to the west side of the nest and stepped in as was her custom, her wings still fluttering, her feet just touching the edge, she wiggled her tail which stuck up from the side of the nest this time (had not attract this before) several times as she settled down. Stayed on nest about 9 min., I was writing when she left and so did not see her direction of flight. I shall try to find where she goes up along the nest, probably for food, but where?
Remained away about 3 min.
Took a few more precautions about entirely not because I moved while she was off the nest; in fact, I suspect that my moving kept her off the nest longer than she might normally have stayed. She faced me on her return. It is very obvious that she watches every move I make; while she was gone I climbed a little way up the slope on the opposite side of the root trail to see if I could see into the nest. I decided that I could not, so I slithered carefully down as so not to disturb her.