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K Dixon
1949
Journal
Apr. 20 Cusadero Spring, 23 mi. ENE Globe, 4050 ft., Gila Co., Calif.
Reservation which is heavily grazed as evidenced by comparison to occasional enclosures. (Elevation at spring taken from bench marks). There is a cabin and
3 fireplaces & concrete tables there. The Celtis, sycamore,
and walnut trees were beginning to leaf out, showing a
lag in comparison to conditions at lower elevations.
The wind was calm and temperature warm. A late flow
over the camp but flight was not begun until darkness
had pretty well set in. Amphibian voices were not heard
and search along the brook was not successful. In a
distance of perhaps 20 yards I saw 4 anuran larvae
(without hind legs); in each case they sought rather slow
moving water and sandy bottom. Efforts to catch same were
unsuccessful.
Two types of owls were present, Elf Owl
and Spotted Screech Owl. Russell took 3 of the former and
one of the latter. I took one Elf Owl (No 336)
Apr. 21. Hunted in the area within 50 yards upstream from camp
from 6:25 - 7:30 AM, P. Kella & Russell moving downstream in
the taller cottonwoods. I took a singing & Bell Vireo in
celtis(?) tree (# 337); no mate in evidence. I noted a ?
Cardinal carrying nest material into a leafless shrub
and later collected her (# 339). (Brood patch beginning to form).
No male in evidence. The nest consisted of a shallow ring
of twigs; it was about 3 feet above ground and was
screened by a wild cucumber vine. The bird was carrying
an oak leaf when taken. I walked about 75 yards
upstream where junipers line the rocky canyon