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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. ♂