Field notes, v492
Page 179
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E. Aldrich 1938 May 19, 1938 In forenoon spent time photographing. Near the Swainson Hawk calling in distance near next location. Only birds of note seen were two Bank Swallows. Had chance to view underparts with binoculars + saw whitish throat, dusky band on breast, and light underparts. Tail was too deeply notched for Rough-winged swallow. Back dark brown, not iridescent. Packed & left camp for new Camp in Cedar Canyon. Stopped on way at C.H. Thomas ranch where he pointed out to us a Sparrow Hawk's nest + 4 eggs and a Screech Owl's nest + 4 yng.; Both in Joshua Stubs near house & about 30yds apart. Will photo latter. While enroute to new camp saw many Wood Peewees on Joshuas. Passed three wash land with Sluect Willow. This tree is just beginning to leaf out.. One Gambel Quail Seen! New camp is rocky in location in Pinion Juniper Cason, mixed with Joshuas.