Field notes, v1470
Page 193
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Marshall, 1939 Two flammeolus Blue mts., Wash. July 26. like groves. The upper limit of this habitat. all the surrounding co. was covered with the dense subalpine forest. This red-fir grove sloped to the north and covered an area (at the top of the ridge) abt of only 5 or 6 acres. Lay down here to rest. At about 11 PM, began to call again & got extremely faint answer after 15 min. Drew the ♂ out in customary procedure. His calls typical. A second, with very much softer note, was heard several times - but didn't call steadily like 1st. 1st ♂ collected as called in high red fir. good eyeshine (pink). 2nd ♂ heard no more - nor would it answer. 1st ♂ = 680, picked up (snapped bill loudly). Moulting - only 2 tail feathers. Stomach contents taken out immediately. Time of collection - abt 12. Stayawhile Spring July 27 1939 Also a calm, clear night with moon until later. Got MV2. ♂