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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.