Field notes, v1538
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"Quest 1948" Journal 74 May 21 (am) FSE. San Quintin, 1200 ft. Baja California. the trees and large bushes -- none were seen in the tops of trees or bushes. Many bats were seen flying up and down the road at tree level last night. When flying up the road they followed it, flying in a straight line, but when feeding over the trees and bushes, their circling, erratic, flight was observed. Heard the very noisy Gila Woodpeckers all morning. The combination of the cooing of the White-winged Doves and the loud calling of the Gila Woodpeckers made a very noticeable clanor from the first sign of dawn to about noon. Maximum Temperature today (1:15 PM) was 98°F. The day was clear with a good breeze from the east. Saw two Cardinals, two Ravens, and three Caracara flying together, the leading Two of which were fighting in midair. May 22 Buena Vista, 25 ft, 23°35'N, 109°41'W Baja California Minimum Temp. last night was 69°F, maximum today was 90°F. According to the inhabitant here there is a very small range of temperatures here, it being about like this all summer. The day has been perfectly clear with a very slight breeze off the bay.