Berkeley and La Jolla field notes, v4474
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In deer paddock, Calif. quail and Eng- lish sparrows were seen at a distance. In the pines in moose paddock pine siskins were heard. Did not get a good view of their feeding notes resemble the noise made by winding a watch. A flock of bush-tits was observed here also. — An emu was seen in one of the enclosures. The great size of the bird, its peculiar feathers and the absence of hind- toe were noted. — In the deer paddock a pair of quail with brood of half grown young (8-10) were seen. — In the Aviary — For the most part the species seen here were foreign and need not be especially noted. It may be said in passing that most of the forms from the tropics are very brilliantly colored, while their notes are harsh and unmusical. The short raised toe of the galli- naceous birds was observed on golden and white pheasants. — A bald eagle was studied for chief characte-