Field notes, v1538
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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