Field notes, v1538
Page 285
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Quast 1948 Journal //5 June 12 La Laguna, 6200 ft., Sierra de la Laguna, Baja California. The flat and in and under oaks and pine trees at periphery of flat. These birds are very tame and can usually be approached to about 10 feet. Several come into camp and scratch in the leaf dbris 4 feet from myself and a sleeping dog. Robin - very common in trees bordering field and especially in trees and willows along stream. Solitary vireo - one seen in Madrone tree over camp. Raven - several seen. Plain titmouse - tame and inquisitive - several seen in willows along exit stream. Red-tailed hawk - probably one individual seen several times flying over flat. Mourning dove - several seen in flat. Band-tailed Pigeon - common here, especially in trees near water. Several flocks of about 10 seen flying among oaks on sea-side of ridge. Olive-green swallow - a few individuals seen in late afternoon around pools in flat and at dusk over pools and feeding just before bat-time over oak forest. Killdeer - three or four in flat among sparse composite plants by camp. Also seen tame, making a lot of noise when approached and continuing to do so while keeping about 10 yards ahead of the walker. Black Phoebe - one seen flying about stream