Field notes, v1596
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Salt 1947 Journal April 30 (cont.) Cottonwood Spring, Elev. 3600', Riverside Co., Calif. Buteo punctatus about the spring. Also saw several bats but couldn't hit any this time. Have seen the following species about the spring so far: Uta stansburiana, Cnemidophorus tesselatus, Phainopepla, Hooded Oriole, Audubon Warbler, finnet, Calif(?) Purple Finch (5 individuals at least), Green-backed Goldfinch, Ladder-backed Woodpecker, Long-tailed Chat, Western Tanager, Pileated Warbler, Black-headed Grosbeak, Desert Sparrow, Townsend Warbler, White-crowned Sparrows, Costa Hummer, Warbling Vireo, Yellow Warbler, Chipping Sparrows, Lazuli Bunting, Lincoln Sparrow, Cactus Wren, Oregon Junco, Wood Pewee, Sharp-shinned Hawk. Night Hawk (sp?), Scott Oriole May 1 Got up and searched the area for birds and reptiles in and around the spring park area. Talked to two men from the forestry service. They are constructing a trail from Cottonwood Spring to Lost Palms. The Hermit Warblers have arrived there in numbers today. Also saw a ♂ Costa Hummer in courtship flight. Several Red-tailed Hawks flew over. They seemed very light in color. Finally collected the Arkansas Goldfinch. Saw a Shrike take a young.