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Weston
1946
Cygnus columbianus
Jan. 5 Old River Bridge, E of Byron, Contra Costa Co., California
9:45 a.m. flock of 27 flying north, 400 ± ft. above ground. Flying slow against head wind.
Frequent calls can be heard from the flock.
When first seen they were flying in a ^ ↑
formation. As we watched they moved up and
assumed a bunch-up formation.
Feb. 9 ½ mi NW Volta, C.C. Co., California
10:45 a.m. 22 seen on water of flooded field. Several
heads are asleep with wings under wings, other slowly
swim about. None appear to be feeding. 3 are
standing on land. Large black feet are conspicuous
as they walk about. None fly as we watch.
Los Banos Game Refuge, C.C. Co., California. One
lone swan seen sitting at edge of slough. Does
not move as we drive by 300 ± ft away. This
is the only swan seen on the Refuge all afternoon.