Berkeley and La Jolla field notes, v4474
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be found a little higher up. The coast jays are quite numerous in the eucalyptus, back of the Greek Theatre. They are easily dis- tinguished from the California form by their conspicuous crest as well as by their note. Three notes were heard: (1) a rasping continu- ous note, (2) a discontinuous chattering note, and (3) an imitation of the red-tail-hawk. Heard purple finch in terminal branches of cypress below Theatre. They seem to prefer a lofty perch when singing. Brown Tanagers were seen in eucalyptus grove in numbers Near first bridge on road near S.N. H. saw pair of Sierra juncos, foraging under eucalyptus. White feathers flashed in flight. This species is listed as a winter visitor. Occurrence at this time of year, unusual. The descending trill of a lutecent warbler, was heard just above the bridge. Bush tits were seen in willow brush. Their stinging flight in a scattering flock was observed. Heard their squeaking feeding notes similar to feeding notes of lutescent