Field Notes · Catnum 240540 · score 19 — high uncertainty
6/23 4:02 PM Nest first found circa 200 west of hedge in side road, east end. Road 8 yards from top of small nest, 4 feet 8 inches NNE, 1 hour, 5 eggs, 2 CBI, 6.5 up. 6/24 11:08 AM 5 eggs, 2 CBI [24.43 x 18.27 embryo present]. 6/25 8:57 AM 4 eggs warm - cold, one gone, 2 CBI.
Metadata · Catnum 240540
Date24 Jun 1970
LocalityDelta, Manitoba, Canada
CollectorRothstein, Steve
Eggs in Set5
Specimen TypeE
Incubationcommenced
Identificationunknown
Nest Height1.42 m (4.67 feet)
Nest Supporthedge
Nest Settingroadside hedge
Nest NotesLocated 200 yards west of hedge on side road, east end. Road 8 yards from nest. Nest position 4'8" NNE. Initially found with 5 eggs, one disappeared by 6/25, eggs described as warm then cold.
Further Details70-111
✦ Anecdote
This record documents the disappearance of one egg between June 24th and 25th, with the collector noting the remaining eggs changed from warm to cold, suggesting possible nest abandonment or predation.