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Colorado
1938
19.
May 23, 1938
38-167 Nest of Cactus Wren + 5 eggs (same
nest as # 157) taken after an attempt
to get bird at nest.
Length of nest ------------------ 11½"
Horizontal dia. of nest (largest part) --- 7½"
Vertical dia. of the largest part ---- 6"
Dia. of Opening ----------------- 2"
" " outside of entrance (fly opening)---5½
Ht. of nest above ground -------- 37"
Nest made entirely of dry grass lined
with very fine grass, few feathers, and
fibers of Yucca leaves. Cooper if 11-30th.
38-168 Mound + clogged entrance of Sepitomyza
(sp?) in sandy-gravel.
Long dia. of mound -------------- 23"
Short " " ---------------------- 14"
Horizontal Dia. of Burrow ------- 2¾"
Cooper if 16-25th.
(Rhinocichlas leucotis)
38-169 Coral King Snake 25" long given to me
by C.H. Thomas Haker in the basement of his
house. Photographed at camp in Cedar Canyon-
Black bands spotted with cream-colored scales.
Cream-colored bands with deep blood-red-tipped
scales. Ventral surface cream with gray scales.
Cooper press; f 25-6th. Specimen