Field notes, v1752
Page 181
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6. 1. 6th 1984 Journal Behavior station, University of California Nov 4 Went up to the Behavior Station today to tape record #278 and #279 who were captured on 1 November. They did not call much, until about 10:30 when a large flock of Type 2 crossbills flew in. This flock had about 14 members - all Type 2 to my ear - but flew away when I played back the loop of #43 loops. The birds 279 and 278 were recorded or Tape 45A near the beginning. They were then killed. Also, I shot a ? Carduelis tristis with the .22 (#66161). Today was clear, warm, sunny. Saw no other crossbills. Nov 17 Went up to the Behavior Station today with 273 and 274 as decoys. Set up the net in the usual spot by the road. Captured a lone ? "Type 3" "silkensis" (#280 - #66162). Later, a flock of 5 of the same call type were captured (the entire flock) 4♂'s and 1♀. These were numbered 281-285. A short time