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Quast
1948
Journal
124
June 17 Pozo Grande, 25°46'N, 112°02'W, Baja California
strong breeze from the west. While feeding in
the manner they made excellent targets and
I obtained five and Dr. Benon eight.
At
7 PM many Purple Martins and Violet-green Swallows
were feeding above the pond in what almost it
appeared to be a cloud of birds. They disappeared
just at late dusk 7:30 and the bats appeared.
At sundown many Nightlows were seen, some
flying very close to us and drinking from the
pond while in flight. Despite their flying within
five feet of us no sound of air in their feathers
was heard. At dark about ten ducks flew
over the pond and attempted to alight but
were frightened by our presence.
We were disappointed to find that very few
Myotis yumanensis were to be seen around the
pond. Last time we were here they were very
plentiful, feeding in a large group low over
the water and among surrounding bushes, but this
time only four or five seen and only one netted
(by Tevis).
White-winged doves and Mourning doves were
also common before dark.
June 18 San Jorge, 5+ ft. 25°44'N, 112°07'W, Baja California
Drove the short distance between here and Pozo
Grande this morning before breakfast.
Minimum Temperature last night at Pozo Grande was