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FAP
1961
Calyptra anna
April 15 Berkeley, California
pursuing routine.
A few day ago, when this male was
present at the same spot, he rose to
begin a J-dive and was passed
momentarily some 60 feet above
the vegetation. When a hummer (B) flew
out of that vegetation slightly upslope
from the point below the pursued one (A).
B flew directly toward A, and supplanted
him for a moment, then flew on
higher and away to the NE. A
moved to one side about five feet and
then dove.
April 15 A juvenile male singing briefly today,
from within trees along W side of home.
April 21 Young male singing this morning from
an exposed twig tip on a branch near
branches usually used by adult or
annas. Latter not present.
May 4 Young male present daily in yard area.
Today, at 5:30 p.m., singing in dining room
garden, and fly-catching in air over
driveway, succulent - dahlia area (fuchsias,
camelias, etc.) in blossom). This was interrupted
by a moment's passing in mid-air, whereupon
the hummer ascended, moving backwards
and looking down. The ascent was a typical