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K Dixon
1951
Journal
Jan. 27 En route from Davis, Yolo Co., Calif. to Sierra foothills.
Martin & I drove out of Sacramento about 9:00
continuing on state hwy. 16 to Plymouth. Overcast, fog,
but condensation of moisture on windshield continues.
(wipers used until we were near Plymouth).
Plymouth, Amador Co., Calif. Noted two Mockingbirds in
yard in town about 11:00 am. Plain Titmouse heard in
digger pine country, as we drove to Jackson and then to
San Andreas.
Mountain Ranch, Calaveras Co., Calif. - clear - slope
with yellowpine, live oak, Kellogg(?) oak - Birds present:
Steller Jay, Calif. Quail, Hairy, Nuttall (1) and Acorn-
storing woodpeckers, Plain Titmouse, Red-br. Nuthatch,
Varied Thrush.
5 mi Mountain Ranch, Calaveras Co., Calif.
brusky live oak in yellow pine: Scrub Jay, Balanophlyra
Plain Titmouse, Ruby cr-Kinglet, Wren-tit (1pc)
San Antonio Cr., 2000 ft., 3/4 mi. SE Sheep Ranch, Calaveras Co., Calif.
Lower edge of yellowpine belt with diggerpine and
green-leafed oak (Q. chrysolepis) present. I noted
Triturus crossing road a few feet above the creek
and collected same. 3:30 pm
Murphy's, Calaveras Co., Calif. heard Hyla Circus)
in town.
On road below town at 2000 ft sign, heard Plain
Titmouse call.
4 mi. W Angel's Camp, 1300 ft. Calaveras Co., Calif.
Took Balanophlyra (#468), one of several in oak-
digger pine of pasture land.