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E. Aldrich
1938
26.
above of
Spotted Towhee 2 (2 seen on summit, one singing atop thorny, green bush by rock Outcrop; other in similar situation)
Lead-colored Bush-Tit 16 (Either single, in pairs, or in families [sq. just out of note])
Empidonax (sp?)
Wood Pewee 2 (one calling)
May 29, 1938
Spent most A.M. in wash of Cedar Canyon and Branch Canyon where road leads to Essex.
In early afternoon photographed reptiles aided by T. Rodgers. In late afternoon went with Rodgers to reddish Butte E. camp. Observations of note:
- Cassin Kingbird & Prairie Falcon (In A.M., saw two Cassin Kingbirds, one being chased by a Prairie Falcon and the other Cassin chasing the Prairie Falcon. Kingbirds were uttering different note than ordinary and more common Wastura; may be written as cree-dee, accent on both syllables and very closely run together. This series given in rapid sequence. Chase didn't last long & Falcon continued low our wash down canyon. Light-tipped tail, no white on outer edge of rectrices was easily seen).
- Gray Titmouse (Johnson showed me nest in single bran unbranched, dead Joshua stick in rocky habitat, near Junipers on side Canyon of photographer Cedar Canyon. Parent carrying food to next hole)