Field notes, v1752
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journal 194. J. 620th 1987 6 mi E. Grant Morris, elev. 650 ft, Luce Co., Michigan July 15 recorded some type 4 juveniles, probably (contd) the ones I had released before, as these seemed trap-shy. By evening the sky became clear. Temps at night around 40-45°. July 16 The morning was breezy and about 40°, with a few high clouds. A type 4 crossbill was heard early, and recorded and collected -- a juvenile. Slightly later a flock of 3 type 2's came in and were captured (#'s 598- 600 on top). As I was preparing specimens, I caught and released two type 4 juveniles -- apparently a ♀ and ♂, and I did not measure these. Also, a type 2 lone ♂ came in, was recorded, but not collected. During the morning, on several occasions I heard lone white-winged crossbills and at about 10:00 saw a flock of 10, and then at about 2:00 I saw a flock of about 30; they all flew right over the clear cut of the camp. Late in the day, the wind increased to strong gusts, with intermittent clouds -- very high clouds. The type 4 ♂ collected yesterday fell out of the