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E Aldrich
1938
Quert Sparrow - 2
May 14, 1938
11:30 AM. - Saw 2 Quert Sparrows copulating.
Perched atop branch of bush about 5" thick. She had just flown there,
was followed by & who mounted for
4 sec., left. & fluttered wings,
flown immediately afterwards and
lit on ground and fluttered wings.
& 3 ft. away paid no attention. Fast
high-pitched chirping notes given
throught process.
May 15, 1938
Saw of Quert Sparrows apparently
is varied amongst individuals. 2 days ago Army found nest that had
3 yng & grown (Eaten by Red Racer). The
two nests that I am watching aren't
as yet complete. Both are within
30 yds. of camp and as far apart.
Nests have lining nearly completed.
Males (?) are still singing atop
buckho or Joshuas. When Hakin census
in afternoon found this species to be the finest
abundant species with Linette 2nd. All (nearly)
were Quert Sparrows were in pairs with individuals
being never farther apart than 10 yds. A few
of the single individuals may have had mates
farther distant, however.