Field notes, v1511
Page 227
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Orr 1932 Sparks, Washoe Co., Nev. June 9, 1932 Barn Swallows, 2 English Sparrows, and a Kingbird were seen. Along road to Austin Lizards (Cnemidophorus & Crotaphylites) were seen commonly. Sage Thrashers & Brewer Sparrows were noted frequently. 3 Shrikes were seen along road. West of Austin at 1:30 p.m. a colony of nesting Barn Swallows were found beneath a bridge at Rose River crossing. Continued on to Fallon where we ate dinner, just several miles E of Fallon 20+ or yellow- headed Blackbirds were seen at short intervals along irrigation ditch where cut tails were growing. Some S & M seen. Probably nesting in Tephra growth. Redwings were the most abundant bird along this area. West of Fallon at ponds Wilson, Phalaropes, Red- heads, Pintails, Cinnamon Teal, black- necked Stilts & Avocets were seen. Night- hawks were seen in numbers flying above areas on each side of road. Stayed at Sparks for night. June 10, 1932 Arrived at Berkeley at 4:55 p.m.