Field notes, v600
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K Dixon 1949 Journal 33. Apr. 28 8 mi. S Whiteriver, 6100 ft., Navajo Co., Arizona that this ridge crest was apparently a migration route for I saw 4 Ruby-crowned Kinglets almost together (no song) and an almost steady stream of Audubon Warblers, some feeding on the ground beside juniper bushes. Virginia Warbler - 1 singing in top of deciduous oak at west - I crippled bird which got away. Wild Turkey - one walking at edge of rim - flew down- ward as I approached about 7:30 AM. Violet-green Swallowa - overhead Saur Jay - see species acct. 2 taken in this area. Chipping Sparrow - present in juniper & pierno on mesa Bluebird " " " Catontail - rather frequently encountered in this juniper-piƱon-oak- I collected 1 (#381) I walked down a draw to E of where I had gone before & eventually reached the road 1/2 mile of camp at 10:30. There were more oaks and yellow pines along this stream- course (dry except for 2 residual pools). Bullock Oriole - or noted in oaks Morning Dove - several paired & single nearwater bepue at edges of meadows In yellow pine along road I noted Raven, Purple Martin, Hairy Woodpecker, Acorn Woodpecker, pair of Western Kingbirds I went along slope W of camp after 6:00 PM - noted flock of Sparrows feeding on ground among junipers, apparently migrants; collected one, a Chipping Sparrow (#382)