Field notes, v1752
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J. Groth 1987 journal 192. 6 mi. E Grand Marais, elev. 650 ft., Luce Co., Michigan July 14 Bird 586 was a yellow ♂. At this (could) time, the clouds were thinning slightly, but it was still very breezy and cool-- around 50° F. By 12:45 pm, it had warmed to about 60°, but mostly cloudy (some sun). No crossbills heard. I recorded and prepped the new birds. By 6:00 pm, the clouds were intermittent; temps in the 60° t.; no crossbills heard. Large group of evening grosbeaks with juveniles--all yellow came around the camp. Also saw black-capped chickadees (juveniles), red-breasted nuthatches (juveniles), yellow-rumped warblers, chipping sparrows (juveniles), purple finches, pine siskin (rare), crow, sandhill crane (call(s)), loon (calling from S), blue jay (juveniles), solitary vireo, cedar waxwing, junco, and an undid Empidonax. At about 7:00 pm I thought I heard a crossbill greeting song "pit-pit toowee-toowee" but saw nothing (decoys did call). Then, at 7:40 pm I heard Type 4 calls from the S -- two birds came in, got caught -- both juveniles w/ no red -- look like ♀'s. These were birds 587 and 588. No other crossbills were heard that evening. By dusk, the sky was completely clear as the wind was dying. Nighthawks called. July 15 The morning was cold (~40°) & calm, with