Mallard notes, v4295
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Mayhew 1947 Journal 12. June 7 Strawberry + Woolsey Canyons, Alameda Co., Calif. The sky was overcast all morning, but it didn't rain except for an occasional drizzle. A slight south-east wind was blowing most of the morning. Our route led us through eucalyptus groves, in which we saw Great Horned Owls, Stellas Jay, Oregon Junco, Olive-sided Flycatcher, and Brown Towhee. Western Flycatcher, California Jay, Purple Finch, House Finch, Mourning Dove, Bush-tit, Spotted Towhee, Lazuli Bunting, Song Sparrow, Arkansas Goldfinch, and American Goldfinch were seen in a live oak surrounding. Red Shafted Flicker + House Wren were seen in the open — the House Wrens were seen in a wire fence. California Snail were seen on hillsides that were relatively open. This made a total of 19 species seen during the morning. Also heard during the morning were: Pine Siskin, Plain Titmouse, Warbling Vireo, Orange- crowned Warbler, Bewick Wren, Swainson Thrush, and Western Robin, for a total of 7 other species encountered during the morning. On the whole, the birds were all singing rather commonly. The cloudy weather didn't seem to quiet them at all. In addition to birds, 2 Black-tailed Jackrabbits were seen east of the cyclotron. 1948 March 13 8 miles west of Gridley, Butte Co., Calif.