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R Dixon
1950
Cyanocitta
May 12. Strawberry Canyon
flew to S end of woodland. Both Steller and Scrub Jays
seemed to be loitering in this area; they probably heard
cries of young Stornice in nest.
June 21 +3 mi E Fales Nat Spres, 7050 ft, Mono Co., Calif. lone Steller
Jay noted in roadside aspen - bird flew upslope into pines.
June 23. East Walker River, 8.3 mi by road N Bridgeport, Mono Co., Calif.
In midafternoon noted lone Steller Jay in streamside growth
beside road which lies on W bank of river here. Growth
willed-like, somewhat resembling the composite Phuchea.
Bird flew weathward across road about 2 feet above ground
affording clear view of black crown in contrast to blue back.
Jay flew into juniper & worked up to top & flew to next tree
before I could get a shot. Bird disappeared upslope in
pinons & I could not relocate it. Strong wind blowing
down canyon.