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noise in a large tree I watched for some time but saw nothing. Two Bluejays came hunting around near me. I went nearer and the tapping ceased. All at once, I heard the call again back of me. Almost immediately one of the Bluejay's mocked it but not quite in the same tone. I waited around for about half an hour and saw nothing of it. Then I started for home. In front of North's a Bluejay lit above me and began to give its notes. On one it rocked up and down while giving it.
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There were five others near. They all lit in the tops of the Lombardy poplars in front of Piersons. 3 of them (presumably males) chased each other around. They all gave their notes loudly. Perhaps the warm weather had awakened thoughts of spring in them. Then I went home. 
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February 13, Wednesday 
This morning only the Downy Woodpecker came to the suet. I had neglected to put any out any for a few days. The Chicadees hunted for grubs in the chips. 
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