Field notes, v1511
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Orr 1932 Missoulin, Ink., 7000 ft., Nye Co., Nev. June 5, 1932 night. A large species, probably Epterus fuscus was seen along the base of the slopes at about the same time, i.e., about 20 min. before it became dark. June 6, 1932- Still a light snow falling this a.m. so we packed to go back to the cabin 5 mi. SE Millett P.O. to con- tinue observations on Blackbirds. Outside the entrance to the canyon we spent 1 hr. between 11:30 12 a.m. Birds were quite numerous, possibly hav- ing been driven to the lower levels by inclement weather. During a 50 min. walk the following birds were noted: Sparrow Hawk, 1; Pinyon Jays, 30+. Broad-tailed Hummingbird, 1; Empidmax, 3 (one thought to be griseus, others probably traillic); Virginia Warbler, 1; Green-tailed Jaycee, 6+; Brewer Sparrow, 5+. Far more were seen in vicinity of riparian growth, either in it or in adjacent Sage- brush, than out on open sage slopes. A very light amount of snow was falling here. Further down the road, within 1/4 mile of Millett are Golden Eagle, a Sparrow Hawk, 2 pairs of Horned Lark and a Shrike were seen. Mr. Farington said that the weather had not been warmer than 35° for the past several days, warming up to 40° yesterday. Caught all large and 1 small bat were seen to fly by house in twilight.