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W.H.Davis
1936.
Belleme, Blaine Co., Idaho. Jan. 5.
one flock of about a dozen Pallid Gold
Finches), about 6 Song Sparrows, 1 Water
Ouzel, and a large flock of about 30s
Bohemian Waxwings. These Waxwings)
are formed into huge flocks that stay
in this general area. They alight in
the tops of the tallest trees except
when they are feeding, and when
in flight or perched they keep up a
continuous chattering. They are very
timid birds and appear to be highly
strung. Usually a continuous stream
of birds is kept in motion between
the cottonwoods and the apple trees)
in town) when the birds) are feeding.
I collected several birds today:
Song Sparrow, Creeper, Goldfinch, Chickadee,
(Woodpecker) and (Water Ouzel. See nos. 1655-
1667.
In a grave of Cottonwoods today I
heard the chatter of a tree squirrel
Sciurus h. richardeoni. I was unable
to locate the animal because of the
difficulty of getting around.
I found the Chickadee and the
three Creepers in the same flock
today; The Woodpecker was hammering
on a partially dead Cottonwood. Saw no mammals