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MCPADDEN'S SWAMP, 13 miles South of Corvallis, Benton Co., Or.
May 4, 1948, 15:00 - 17:00
Weather - overcast
Following list includes what could be seen from bridge and road only for north side. If South side only was visited.
Blue Heron - one standing in main pond.
Mallard - Saw about six pairs around alltogether.
Pintail - Several at least on main pond.
Green-winged Teal - About 15 on large south pond.
Shoveller - about 10 pairs.
Wood Duck - Flushed one at SW corner of area
Buffle-head - Counted seven, only one male, in main pond.
Turkey Vulture
Ruffed Grouse - In ash along Muddy Creek between bridge and SW Corner.
Bob-white - Heard one in the fields west of Muddy Cr.
Ring-necked Pheasant
Cott -
Wilson Snipe - Heard one winnowing several times.
Horned Owl - In the ash south of the Muddy Cr. bridge. Individual being chased and attacked by a crow.
Violet-Green Swallow
Tree Swallow
Crow
Oregon Chickadee
Seattle Wren
Tule Wren
Robin
Cassin's Vireo
Lutescent Warbler
Yellow Warbler - Up to full summertime strength. Singing everywhere.
Audubon Warbler - Singing in the ash along the creek.
Black-throated Warbler - As above.
Yellow-throat
Pileolated Warbler - Saw one pair and heard another one sing/ along the creek.
W. Meadowlark - in field west of creek.
NW Red-wings
Purple Finch
Chipping Sparrow
Song Sparrow
D.B. Marshall