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Monday, August 2, 2010

Nest #2 Inventory















Nest #2-51st Ave North-June 1, 2010-Steve Huggins, Rose and Nancy came across this nest during their walk of Segment A

Nest emerged around 9:00 PM on July 28-57 days

Inventory on Aug. 1 at 7:00 PM

77 Empty Shells
22 Died during early development
2 Died in late development
1 died during hatching
1 dead hatchling was found in nest
Total egg count was 102 eggs plus 1 taken for DNA for total of 103 eggs
75.5% Hatchling Success

Thanks to all who helped with night sitting, crowd control and inventory. Linda




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