The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

CCCWC November competition voters’ comments
 
Clue no. 41: White-bearded hermit drumming and hibernating a bit erratically

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A clue to HUMMINGBIRD.
2 comments refer to this clue (from 1 competitor, 1 other)

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Comments on the clue
1.On what basis does 'a bit' indicate selection of first 3 letters of Hibernating?
2.Definition by example, with no indication as such; 'hibernating a bit' is unsatisfactory for HIB.