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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
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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)