Field notes, v1752
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1. 6roth 1985 journal 23. ABS March 20 I measured the eggs in the nest of "33" and "43" today, as follows: (total = 3 eggs). 1. 15.6 x 21.9 (max width x max length) 2. 15.2 x 21.8 3. 15.3 x 23.1 Each egg was light greenish-white with brown spots -- the spots concentrated on the large end. The nest was measured: inner diameter = 67 mm. Both "33" and "43" took off as I measured the eggs, and "33" went back to the nest between each egg very quickly, they settled down quickly and saw "43" gave flight calls when "33" was back on the nest. I was able to touch and stroke the head = back of "33" as she sat on the nest -- she needed to be prodded before moving off. The other cells were o.k. -- still no nesting by "40" & "06". Some fighting notes were heard in the cell with 273, 274, 305 & 306. "301" and 302 still tegging from "59" -- . All birds continue to eat pine nuts and not the sunflower seeds, and I don't think they're eating any sunflower.