Field notes, v1670
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Strong. 1921. Kuspiux Valley, 141. 325. July Aug. 31, 1921. 326. " " 327. " " 328. Joel. " 329. ? imm. Quadrata 415-198-70-16. " 330. ♀ imm. " 425-210-72-21. "- on the top of a spruce tree, the sweeping top enables them to throw their tail high up in the air, open their wings, and duel? their heads in an absurd bobbing fashion. Saw nothing this evening but the usual single bee, these last are very scarce and do not come out till quite late. ~ ~ ~ Thurs. Sept. 1. Gloomy and rainy. My muskrat traps had two young Muskrats and two Vees in them. I certainly would like to get a few adults. Saw several Wilson's Snipe in the marsh, also some Golden Gained Sparrows? Saw, but lost, a Varied Thrush, the first one I have seen for some time. This evening I went down to set my traps in hopes of getting an adult. Saw a flock of Ripts and a strange Flyer which I was unable to seeme, it was the size and general shape of a JaellSnipe and flew from the edge of the oatfield finally going into the marsh. Shot two Teal on one of the small ponds, and watched another near my traps. All