Field notes, v1538
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Quest 1948 Journal 53 May 7 Bahia Concepcion 13 mi SE Mulege Baja Calif. were dug from the estero yesterday by Dr. Benson and Murray and made a fine stew. Birds seen this morning were an Osprey, several Frigate Birds and Pelicans diving for fish at the entrance to the bay, and two Osprey-catchers. A fisherman sold us several large Conchs obtained from the bay and we had them for lunch. Left camp about 2:00 P.M. May 7 Rancho Cadeje SW end Bahia Concepcion Baja Calif. Arrived here about 5:30 PM after helping repair a blowout on the International Truck. Seen on the way here were 4 Brown Pelicans and a Citellus beckeyi that was hopping across boulders above the road about half way down the bay. The Pelicans were flying in formation about 5 feet above the water. They were arranged in a straight line and would flap their wings together and then all glide together. The rear Pelican evidently got his cues from the previous bird for he lagged considerably in his flapping and gliding. Murray shot a Pipistellus hesperus this evening at dusk. About eight were seen flying singly and feeding around the