Field notes, v506
Page 783
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Banka 1956 30. Melospiza melodia 30 Apr. Stream NLSB, Nest 7 - This nest destroyed when I looked at 0725. Adults not around, so I assume it was destroyed Sat. or Sun. Nest is pretty well torn up. 7 May Bridge E. of Union - Pair of birds chipping and giving alarm notes similar to those given when nest is butchered. Around some white-barked Acer, in dense Berberis, S. side of bridge. Near Men's Fae Club - No birds in evidence in this area this morn. Aside Men's Fae Club - Heard a bird sing twice, saw one descend to ground from Berberis. It was the bird with the broken tail. It went across walk from stream side to area in front of building. 8 May Watched the birds for nearly 3/4 hour this mornig. Finally flushed 2 just a few feet in the honeysuckle, opp. the corner of the building. Could not find nest but expect to soon. 11 May Could not flush bird from the area where I thought nest was located. Both birds were in sight when I first arrived, and on second visit. On third visit 2 was singing downstream, but I didn't flush it 12 May After an hour of watching looking I finally found nest about a foot off ground in honeysuckle (Lonicera). It contains 5 eggs. This is Nest W.