Field notes, v492
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E. Aldrich 1938 May 24, 1938 In 5M till 2:05 o'clock went N E of camp and climbed towards a prominent red bluff with cliff faces about about 100' high. This place in general particularly devoid of animal life especially in raptors that I expected would be there. Saw 3 large, bulky stick nests that might have been used by Red-t. Hawk, Golden Eagle, or Raven. No sign (other than one white-washed ledge) of what might be a Prairie Falcon's Hangout. White-throated Swifts were present in the sandstone cliffs; about 15 in number. On way up found fairly large Rattlesnake that was different than those I found at lower levels. Did not buzz till was 1/2 away and for safety blew with shot gun-skinned specimen put up by T. Rodgers. Rock Wrens were seen carrying food to spot on cliffs; one collected. At base of cliffs were noted Mourning Doves and one Long-tailed Towhee shot out of Limper. Chipmunks were seen commonly amongst rocks and stumps in Limper & Juniper. In afternoon spent photographing Essy Vises or nest in wash. Noticed many young Cottontails out (are about 6" long). In evening went up side canyon & heard & collected Berlo punctatus near where is trickle of water which maybe permanent.