Field Notes · Catnum 240040 · score 29 — high uncertainty
May 25 - 10:03 AM. Complete clutch. Nest 4' up. Box nest I no. 18' S/3rd. 55' W/first junction point where you hit hands to 20' W. Several tall heavy cedars on south/road. Box tree on road/pro on dogwood pt where path branches 12' E/bp. 5/28 - 10:19 AM. 3 warm to warm-cold eggs. White catbird eyed. Box nest I [23.92 x 18.17] Dudley white crystal clear rock levels. 5/29 - 9:53 AM. 3 warm eggs Box nest II [15] 24.20 x 18.00 equate not saved. 5/30 - 10:08 AM. 2 eggs (15) warm to warm-cold no houses. Box nest II. 6/1 - 10:32 AM. 2 warm eggs (15) gave Box nest I.
Metadata · Catnum 240040
Date28 May 1968
LocalityNew Haven, Connecticut, USA
CollectorRothstein, Steve
Eggs in Set4
Specimen TypeE
Incubationunknown
Identificationunknown
Nest Height1.22 m (4 feet)
Nest Supportdogwood
Nest Settingtall heavy cedars on south/road
Nest NotesMultiple visits recorded from May 25-June 1. Nest initially had 3 eggs, later reduced to 2 eggs. Eggs described as warm to warm-cold. Measurements recorded: 23.92 x 18.17 and 24.20 x 18.00. White catbird observed.
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✦ Anecdote
This record contains confusing references to multiple nest designations ('Box nest I' and 'Box nest II') and shows a reduction from 3 eggs to 2 eggs over the observation period, suggesting possible predation or collection activity.