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Remsen,
J.V.
1974
Prothonotary Warbler
protonotaria citrea
May 25 Furnace Creek Ranch, Death Valley Nat. Mon., Inyo Co., Calif.: 1 found by Ron LeValley in mesquite near the pond at the NW edge of the golf course.- foraged in the open on the ground in front of us for 5 min. For fantastic views. Resemblance in bill shape, tail shape, and body shape to a nuthatch was striking. What a bird! See accompanying sheet for full description
May 26 Furnace Creek Ranch: 1- foraging on ground at the exact same spot. Seen by every observer.