Field notes, v1470
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Marshall, 1941 Otus flammeolus 2 mi. N + 2 mi. W Sisters 4000 ft., Deschutes Co., Ore. June 12 stomachs (horned, spotted & screech, & flam. screech) are heard in the foliage of these young trees, close to the ground. Most of this county consists of yellow pines, clear 1/2 way up the trunk and with grass below - this I believe is not suitable for the owls. However: there is a pair of horned owls & a pair of screech owls around camp which may account for the lack of F.s.o. in the vicinity. # 1486 ♂ about 1 am on 12/30 stomach full & contained a green caterpillar, a moth & parts of several of the orthopterans. June 13 Ward Russell, Dr. Miller & I started out at dusk & went to same place as last night. Called up the load - voiced ♂ in same place - very resonant tones - he answered while still light & in about 2 min. We walked S on road & Ward called up a ♂ about 1/3 mile past where I collected mine last night. He collected it - It had eaten thru one of the