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Wolfson
1938
N.E. Malheur R., 15 mi. E, 12 mi. S, Prairie City, 5/00 ft. Baker Co.
several times during the morning.
Cassin Purple Finches were abundant and several Puris [illegible] were seen
in the block of Crosshills. The Cross-
hills were seen on the ground on
two occasions where it was dry
and hardly any vegetation. What
they were doing is doubtful - feeding
on vegetation or gathering pellets?
An interesting example of habitat
study was the presence of several
Brewer Sparrows in a patch of Arte-
media about 1 acre in size at the dry
NW corner of the meadow. They were
singing. This was the only habitat
of this type in the region! There
possibly should have been more
Song Sparrows and Fox Sparrows
but none were seen. 1 other Fox
Sparrow was collected by A.H. Miller.
Two Wood Pewees were seen
on their nests - probably incubat-
ing. The abundance of the
Hummingbirds and the Lincoln
Sparrows was the outstanding
feature of this meadow.