Field notes, v601
Page 611
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Journal Feb 6. 15 mi. W Bastrop, 600 ft, Bastroplo, Texas I spent the period from 11:30 - 12:30 with A.H. Miller in areas downstream, checking sites where he had taken to-mice. Windy OVERCAST. On our way back to camp, I heard a rustling noise and saw a lizard disappear into a hollow stump - Sceloporus? I returned to Elm bottomland 3:45 - 5:45 to map and observe to-mouse areas, returning at 6:05 p.m. On the way, N of telephone line clearing, I saw a Verdun and fire at it but not successfully. Bird kept calling but was wary so I abandoned chase. At this time I saw another lizard enter a hollow stump. Cedar Waxwing flock + 6 flew over in late afternoon. I saw an Armadillo in meaguito - Berberis brush. This mammal moved at a trot, pausing and then renewing this casual gait when it noticed that I was walking behind it. Feb 7. 1 1/2 mi. S Del Valle, 300 ft, Travis Co., Texas. - We reached this area along Onion Creek E of Bergstrom Field (Air Force) about 8:20 a.m. SUNNY; CALM; FROST on ground. See to-mouse account for details. In first 1/2 hour I noted the following birds: Song Sparrow, Fox Sparrow, Blue Jay, Bewick Wren, Carolina Wren (singing) Carolina Chickadee, Ladder-backed Woodpecker, Cardinal. (Hume wren seen 9:30) Red-bellied Woodpecker - rolling 'turrr-it' of 8 answered from across the elm grove. D & F cavorting corresponding to one in amiflora cavity in elm. (this note more melodious than)