Field notes, v1513
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Palmer 1936 Itinerary July 10 contd. 2 mi. SW Panoche, San Benits Co. (cont'd). Hot Springs and the upper end of Little Panoche Valley. At a point: 5¾ mi. NW Panoche, 1500 ft., San Benits Co., Calif; stopped and shot 2 Ammospemophilus nelsoni. These were inhabiting a rock wall at the side of the road. The only bushes around were Ephedra and only sparse grass covered the hillsides. On the way back to camp, shot a Burrowing Owl - one of 12± in a colony(?). 3 mi. NW Panoche, 1300 ft., San Benits Co., Calif. Returned to camp. 2 mi. SW Panoche. July 11 In the night last night, heard Horned Owls. got up and tried to shoot one but could- not get close enough. There were at least 4 around. Hunted from 2-4 A.M. with the flash. Heard several Screech Owls and shot 1 about 3:45 AM. This bird was of cottonwood. punched on a limb, 6-8 in. in diameter, about 6 ft out from the trunk and 9 ft. off the ground- This morning, Dr. Finnell brought in a Sparrow Hawk and an Anna Hummer and Dr. Lindsaye brought in a Say Phoebe.