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SC Calliope displaying gorget!



>From: Juwebb@aol.com
>Date: Tue, 4 Apr 2000 21:47:57 EDT
>Subject: SC Calliope displaying gorget!
>To: ncaves@utinet.net
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>
>The Calliope is finally, almost overnight, showing distinct development of
>magenta streaking in the gorget.  The lower part of the gorget has become a
>brilliant white.  It is actually astonishing after seeing him daily for 17
>weeks in his immature plummage.  His back is brilliant, his wing feathers are
>all in but not at full length. His tail is no longer white tipped.  His head
>is now undergoing renovation - with the top looking quite ragged.  He is
>clearly not finished, but what a staggering change.  Look forward to seeing
>what happens tomorrow.  He is visiting the feeder regularly and still
>roosting frequently in the wall planter with the heat - as he is presently.
>No rubythroats seen yet.  No way to know how long he'll stay, but Nancy
>Newfield reports having a Calliope that stayed until late April.
>
>We'll keep you posted.
>
>Judy and Charles Webb

Susan M. Campbell
Whispering Pines, NC

ncaves@utinet.net