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M.Redon,1942
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Calliope Hummingbird-
E.Fork Sheep Creek, 5,500 ft., Kings R.Canyon, Fresno Co., Caly.
May 31,1942
Tried to look in nest when she disappeared again. Result - I saw a very fuzzy,sorty thing
I found one head with difficulty & even
then could make out no details of it.
Mother flew around me excitedly and perched
right in front of me as before. I left for
camp at 2 p.m.intending to return later.
My morning figures show that during the
3 hrs from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 m.- she fed the
fuids 5 times. She fed them once at 12:30 and
1:30.
Returned at 4:30 - humming-frightened off.
On nest at 4:35 until 4:46, came on nest flying fast facing East. Stayed away from FWD 3
mft & During time seen flying near nest
once once; fed the guy very vigorously. Then was
off again without settling in nest
Sun set various perches on nearly tree.
Finally came on perch below nest (previously
mentioned) flew into nest: so freshly
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