Field notes, v1536
Page 121
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Pitkin 1943. Cathartes aura June 12-15 Amis E Beegem, 1650ft., Tehama Co., Calif. Occasional individuals, less frequently, two or three, have been observed soaring or flying over various parts of the entire area studied by us. June 17-19 Amis Hayfork, 2400ft., Trinity Co., Calif. Occasional birds observed soaring over the open pine oak woodland, cleared ranches, and chaparral in the vicinity of camp. On the 19th, vultures were observed roosting in a dead oak tree on the wooded western slope along Big Creek, not more than 1/2 mile from the highway. This was apparently a regular roost as birds were observed returning there several times during the morning. June 20. Three observed on the ground in a pasture among cattle. They appeared to be feeding. June 20 Hayfork Bucky, 6262 ft. (summit), Trinity Co., Calif. One observed soaring over the top and east side of the mountain. June 14-26 Amis Hyampom, 1200ft., Trinity Co., Calif. Several seen each day flying and soaring over the flat and south-facing slope in the vicinity of camp.