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McFADDEN'S SWAMP AT BRUCE STATION, BENTON COUNTY, OREGON
February 10, 1948 14:00 to 17.00
Weather: Clear and cold
California Heron - A couple flew out of the swamp.
Canada Goose - About 3,000 in the field north of the main part of the
swamp. Didn't notice any cacklers among them.
Mallard - Only around 100 altogether.
Baldpate - About five in the north field.
American Pintail - as above.
Green-winged Teal - About 2,000 in large flocks on the north field.
Shoveller - Only about 25.
Marsh Hawk
Ring-necked Pheasant - 10 in one band in the field east of the swamp.
American Coot - Probably about 75.
Killdeer
Wilson's Snipe - Scattered individuals here and there.
North eastern Flicker
Oregon Chickadee
Seattle Wren
Tule Wren
Robin
Bluebirds - two flocks of about 20
American Pipit - scattered individuals flying over.
Shrike - As usual around the house.
Audubon Warbler - Seen often on in the ashes.
Red-wings
Purple Finch - one flock
Juncos
Song Sparrows
High water conditions were present. The north field had from one to
three feet of water on it. The south pond was observed only from
the road.