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Transcription
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-