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Quest
1946
Journal
131
June 21 San Jorge, 500 ft, 25°44'N, 112°05'W, Baja California
several Peregrinus arenarius slowing as
far as I am concerned that the two share
the same habitat at this locality to its
fullest extension.
One Osprey was seen this morning carrying
a fish, head pointed in the direction of flight and
aligned with the bird, in both talons. The
Osprey was flying over camp in a westerly
direction and evidently has its nest inland.
It is interesting to note that we have seen
no bats during our stay here although we
are at most 3 miles in a straight line from
Pozo Grande. Every evening just before dark a
group of Purple Martins fly southward over
camp (from Pozo Grande?).
Dr. Benam shot a Brush Rabbit when
we were driving on the road between Pozo
Grande and here, and I have seen one
rabbit of smaller size on the hill east of
camp.
June 22 San Jose de Comondu, 700 ft, Baja California
Arrived here late yesterday afternoon after
departing San Jorge about 2 P.M. Good road
in this stretch except for a few sandy and
dusty spots. Shot bats last evening among
palms on floor of canyon near town but saw
only two of the larger bats. Many of the