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KDixon
1948
36.
Journal
Dec. 31 Yagi Well, 18 mi E Julian, San Diego Co., Calif.
Opuntia bigelovii, Opuntia sp. (cholec).
Noted Phainopepla ♀ + ♂ in ironwoods, latter
would not fly but ducked slowly into mistletoe
as if ill - certainly lethargic for I approached
within 8 ft before bird moved. Also noted White
Crowned Sparrows, lone Mockingbird, 2 couples
at spring, cattle coming to water as we left at
5:40 PM (Daylight Saving Time).
We noted no Scrub Jays along road
E of Banner (Juniperus mesquite - chaparral)
on either way as we drove thru - had seen
2 on previous trip.