Kepler, Cameron B., 1964-1965
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6 Aug 1964 (cont, 2) 39. faces us back. As dark approaches, we climb up a dry gully or ridge, arriving just - 800' above the canyon floor (600' elev.). At 2010 we hear Calls - Hornell's Star Vireo's arrive. At 2015 Hornell's calls are heard - not as many Hornell's so Hornbill is (about 1/2 coming) - The birds are all above us. Were below us last night. Thus we pinpoint the nesting site at about 2000 - 3000' elevation, probably situated on the steep grass slopes scattered throughout the steep cliffs. At camp, we hear some Hornell's Hornbill above us - not as many as in the steeper part of the cliff. To get at the birds, we must get some ropes - Van Hoeman is probably the man for this work. Perhaps next spring. En route to Waimea, we find Erebah's Franklin along the road - 1.