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W.B. Davis
1935,
Superh, Minidoka Co., Idaho, Dec. 28
I stopped at the Jackson Bridge
about 3 mi. SE of Acquia and hunted
on the islands in the River. Near
the bridge I found a buteonid hawk
that was pretty well demolished.
However, I picked it up and saved the
leg and foot, wing and skull.
On the island I saw evidence of
Cottontail rabbits; saw Sage Grouse,
Black-billed Magpie, Song Sparrows,
and Juncos. On the river I identified
(American Merganser), Mallard, and Coot;
I collected two Juncos from a flock
of about 50. These appear to be [illegible]
distinct species).
I stopped at my uncle's ranch 2 mi.
E. of Acquia for an hour and visited with
him. He told me he had two coyote skulls
taken in Nevada which he would send.
He strongly maintains there are two
species of coyote in Nevada - one with
a white tip to the tail, the other with
a black tip. The white-tipped is supposed
to be the larger.
While at his ranch I saw a large
flock of Brewer's Blackbirds feeding
with a herd of cattle. This bird usually
is found where stock are fed out-of-doors