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Marshall, 1947
Melospiza melodia
March 29, 1947
Pinole Salt Marsh
contra costa Co., Calif.
A
1st Count
sang2 sang twice sang 3 times in 20 min
5:55 - 6:15
cloudy, short-eared owl present.
little singing
about 16 birds between
station & S. end
♂'s singing only
about 10 min
2nd Count.
This count made
20 min from
6:25 - 6:45AM
Santa Fe
S
#5 ♂ singing
50 yds
E down stream willow
♂<---> 4 birds, 2 singing in 300 yds.
willow
♂
[illegible]
in land points
wines of
valley &
[illegible]
18.