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Petelka
1943
Spizella passerina
June 12 2 mi SE Beegum, 1650 feet, Tehama Co., Calif.
A few noted only in the blue oak-
digger pine-manzanita in the vicinity
of camp. On the north slope, the species
was observed only near the base of the
slope just above camp. Occasional song
heard.
June 13 None observed on the south slope.
June 16-22 2 mi E Hayfork, 2400 ft., Trinity Co., Calif.
Common about brushy clearings and
in the fairly open stands of mixed pine-oak
woodland. Adults with young out of
the nest noted practically every day
(16th, 17th, 18th, 20th, and 21st)!
June 25-26 1 mi W Hampton, 1200 ft., Trinity Co., Calif.
Common about open woodland
(chiefly tany oak) near the base of
the south-facing slope near camp.
Adults with well-grown fledglings
were seen quite regularly. Also
noted in the groves of poplars and
willows with scattered thickets of
Rhus, Rosa.