Bird banding records #1, v4504
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May 11th 1931. Caught a young opossum in a government shannon trap, this morning. Was apparently about half grown. Released it in a few hours. The 'possum didn't seem to be much afraid of me. Have also caught recently a bush rabbit and a wood rat in the same trap. May 14 1931 Caught a small possum today in a Pattel trap. Very young- apparently only a few weeks old. Gave it to Beth Benson. May 19 '31. S.F. Sprnted Fnrhee A267.640, trapped Jan. 21 '31; repeated for first time 5/19 '31; location of repeat 1/5 mile further down the canon. July 22 '31 Brown Fnrhee A275.575. Snrp was in the sun, which was very warm. Bird seemed almost overcome with the heat. When released it walked slowly away, about 6 feet from me, and stood in a shady place, with its fell open. Remained there while I re-debated the trap, and was still there when I left (10/17 '31 /repeated in good condition) July 27 '31 Brown Fnrhee A237638- head bloody- captured in a government shannon trap. When I approached, and while handling, constantly gave its alarm cry, while two other Brown Fnrhee and an immature Black-headed Burstshead flew meanwhile from branch to branch in neighboring trees, all giving their alarm cries.