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E. Aldrich
1938
[Sanioe ludovicianus]
Shrike
2 mi. NNE Cina, 4100 ft., San Bernardino Co., Calif.
May 14, 1938
10:40 A.M. Was attracted by the singing
buzzy type of song characteristic of
Shrikes and noticed a shrike perched
on the topmost portion of a Joshua tree
on the dried remains of a terminal blossom.
Bird seemed somewhat perturbed, but
wouldn't allow an approach closer
than 50 yards. Noticed an especially
dense butt short Joshua and looked
inside. Saw about 4 different nests
of two different kinds, and only
one looked fresh. With some difficulty
reached the new one and found it
empty. Pulled out some of the lining
& found abundant feather scales
indicating fledged birds. Nest seemed
of right consistency for shrike. Had
small bulky outgrowths of sticky
dried twigs gradually reducing in size
to the lining consisting of bits of
cow hair, rabbit fur, wool, paper, cloth.
Am certain wasn't Kingbird or Ash-
throated Flycatcher. Didn't seem bulky
enough for thrasher. Soon saw