Field notes, v1540
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M. Redox, 1942 Journal Cedar Grove, S Fork Kings R, 4,600 ft, Fresno Co., Calif. May 25, 1942 Got up at about 6:15, had set my traps so got breakfast and at about 6:35 J. Crawley and I left together for the Calliope nest. On the way up, we took the Rd road to its end & then got on the trail, we heard Tanagers, Colavera Warbler, Swifts, Jays and Chipping Sparrows not mentioned a Robin. We reached the Calliope's nest at 7:35. I remained there, while J. Crawley proceeded on up the trail. Sat and watched the Calliope for 1/2 hrs. Then I was told should go up into the new firawille; tried to catch some lizards of which there were dozens all over, but failed miserably. Came back slow via the trails the Rd road. Saw Hermit Warbler & Tanagers, 2 males fighting and 1 ♀ (?) sitting by. Also saw a White-headed Wood-pecker, or - Reached camp at about 12 M. Saw Prairie Falcon in camp. Birds seen in morning: 1. Western Tanager 2. Chipping Sparrow 3. Steller Jay 4. Colavera Warbler 5. White-Throated Swift 6. White-Headed Woodpecker 7. Sclerornis