Field notes, v647
Page 569
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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