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xBenedict: Ji:
1964
10 June
Oasis, Mono Co., Calif.
Flycatchers were conspicuous here as at Deep Springs, being present in about the same proportions. The only Empidonax identified were Wiesternos, giving its "purr" and "clap" notes.
Western Kingbirds were fairly common here, and I heard one Cassin's calling. Orioles, Grosbeaks,
and Yellow Warblers were less common (briefly)
birds of this area, along with House Finches &
House Sparrows. However, there were a few
(?Vagrants) here also; the first warbler I looked
at proved to be a Redstart in the same plumage
as the one we saw at Deep Springs - it was
working high as a cottonwood. In the only
suitable habitat for buntings, we flushed 3
birds, two of which landed in clear views
directly before me. One was a ♀ bayuli, the
other was rich brown on the back, with distinctly
forked tails to the feathers, and no wing bars (just
the borders as mentioned). Below it became pale
tan, even on the breast, and the sides of the breast
were clearly though lightly streaked. The breast
pattern, lack of wing bars, and bright back color are
indicative of ?♂ a ♀ Indigo Bunting. However,
I felt better about having seen the species when
we were able to find the third bunting, a well
marked ♂, with no orange on the breast and
no wing bars (wing feathers edged with brown).