Field notes, v1617
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Smith, J 1789 Journal 900 Saccharum Creek field sta., Sw.Nw Hobart Mills, Nevada Co., Calif. 6350ft 25 May 4 1/2 FW BK BR of cal BK RB ♀ 4 nestlings look like they hatched this morning it is 15 1/4 hours now sunny, little wind ~ 60° F. r leg 1 left leg 2 r wing 3 left wing 4 beak l/r 2.37 2.38 2.28 2.22 digit 2.40 2.59 2.24 2.23 width 2.60 2.25 2.12 2.16 wing l/ht 7.15 6.26 6.51 5.46 tail l/ht not enough not enough not enough not enough tarsus 5.69 5.69 5.40 5.59 mid toe 7.68 7.90 7.24 7.17 hallux vola 4.56 4.99 4.72 4.15 molts downy downy downy downy age day old day old day old day red fat soft belly, fore, armpits same same mostly belly, little arms, fore clo aca 2.73 x 1.98 3.54 x 2.89 2.71 x 1.39 3.28 x 1.71 ♀ chirping and screepy joint needles was feathered off next results eyes not open eyes not open eyes not open wt 3.0g 3.0g 2.50g 2.0g 4 nestlings at 8 PM FW BK /OR and incubated ♀