Field notes, v506
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Melospiza melodia Sav Sparrow 24. 3 Apr. Bear Man's Fac. Club this nest this morning 2 eggs in 4 Apr. Stream N LSB - squealed and 2 kids flew up from weed patch. Watched them feedin trees for 15 minutes. Found nest (empty) in the weed patch. 6 Apr. Bear Man's Fac. Club, Nest Z - Still 2 eeggs today - set must be complete, Changed eggs this morning for those in White Crown nest A. See journal. 7 Apr. Bear Man's Fac. Club, Nest Z Did not see any incubation, or ♀, but ♀ singing in area. Stream N LSB, Nest Y - 3 eggs in this nest today. 8 Apr. Stream N LSB, Nest Y - still 3 eggs this morning. Assume the set is complete. Bear Man's Fac. Club, Nest Z - ♀ not on nest. 1 mile SE Stinson Beach, Marin Co. Calif. saw a bird flying about 20 ft high, suddenly flutted wings very fast, butterfly flight, song in midair. The song was fairly typical, but it surprised me so I almost missed it. After singing he did a steep glide into some bushes. 10 Apr. Bear Man's Fac. Club, Nest Z - Eggs are warm. Did not see ♀. Stream N LSB, Nest Y - ok. still 3 eggs