Field Notes · Catnum 240041 · score 23 — high uncertainty
May 25. 11:40 AM, on NW side near N corner, 15 in laurels 6.5 in, 4 eggs warm to warm cold. (Belongs to nest both laurels under 15' cedar less SW and 30' NE from other - the one on the cedar 6' - SE 1 more cedar) 5/26 - 10:38 AM, 3 eggs warm to warm cold (1) gone one or 2 CB nearby [23.6 X 16.85] small embryo present. 5/27. 12:23 PM. 2 eggs warm. (1) gone (Belongs to nest 1)
Metadata · Catnum 240041
Date25 May 1968
LocalityNew Haven, Connecticut, USA
CollectorRothstein, Steve
Eggs in Set4
Specimen TypeE
Incubationcommenced (transcribed as “warm to warm cold | warm”)
Identificationunknown
Nest Height0.17 m (6.5 inches)
Nest Supportlaurels
Nest Settinglaurels under cedar trees
Nest NotesLocated on NW side near N corner, positioned among laurels under a 15-foot cedar tree, with other cedars nearby at various distances and directions.
HeaderCatheris
Further Details68-208
✦ Anecdote
This record documents the progressive loss of eggs over three consecutive days of observation, with the clutch declining from 4 eggs to 3 eggs to 2 eggs, suggesting possible predation or other disturbance affecting the nest.