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Open in pines with some cedar. Cedar 18 inches northwest in double cedar against fence. 9 feet up in center of bush. Cardinal had 3 eggs when collected. 4/30 - 10:11:07 AM, somewhat warm. Bird chipped, sang then some sang while it went. 3:55 PM empty.
Date30 Apr 1968
LocalityNew Haven, Connecticut, USA
CollectorRothstein, Steve
Eggs in Set3
Specimen TypeE
Incubationunknown
Identificationbird seen
Nest Height2.74 m (9 feet)
Nest Supportcedar bush
Nest Settingopen area with pines and cedar
Nest NotesCedar 18 inches northwest in double cedar against fence, nest in center of bush. Cardinal had 3 eggs when collected. Collected 4/30 at 10:11:07 AM in warm conditions. Nest empty by 3:55 PM.
HeaderCardinal
Further Details2440 x 1869 refrig. full form 9-contents preserved rodents legs seen | 68-78

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