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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