Field notes, v1709
Page 169
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Weston 1946 Journal 5. July 1 Quail Spring, Joshua Tree Natl. Mon., San Bernardino C. Calif. We caught two. These turned out to be Eptesicus . We left the spring at 8:30 p.m. While at the pool we ~~ca~~ saw 10+ Bufus punctatus. Some were calling. 2o> were seen in amplexus on one another. Tadpoles also were noted in the water. Back at camp we went to bed shortly after 9 p.m. Birds seen today included: Western Mockingbird Western Gnatcatcher (1 shot) Plumbeous Gnatcatcher Gambel Quail (young & adults) Mt. Quail (young & adults) Western Mourning Dove California jay (heard only) Sparrow hawk Desert sparrow Western Kingbird (pair with nest) Ash-throated flycatcher Aranya-hooded Oriole Scott Oriole Hummingbird sp. ? July 14 Mammals seen included: Jack rabbit Cottontail rabbit Coyote (heard only)