Field notes, v492
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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.