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July 30 '31 Spratled Forhee A237, 636. Found
their turkeys in a M.B.R.a. two-compartment trap
at 8:30A.M. It had evidently been attacked during
the night by some animal. The hind trest on [illegible]
foot was were bitten off, and the tail feathers
were all pulled out. The bird was in fair
condition, when released, and ran off into
the bushes.
Aug. 5 '31. Spratled Forhee 72004. Large soft growth
around eyelid and right side of head. Seemed stringy, and
I pulled off small pieces. Lighter in color, and totally different
from the growths previously observed [See Aug. 27]
Aug 8 '31. Song Sparrow F19, 765. Noticed today that
about 1/2 of upper bill is gone. Bird is plump and healthy.
Aug 8 '31. Thrasher A 391, 536. When I found the bird
it screamed vigorously. Another thrasher could be seen
running around on the ground, under the busher, screaming
and scolding.
August 10 '31. Song Sparrow F31,109 - found lying in
trap at 8:30A.M., with dive on neck. I'm barely breathing.
I released it, held it in my hand for several minutes,
while it gasped for breath. Seemed weak, but was
strong enough to sit in a branch, when I left it.
Aug 11 '31 Song Sparrow F31,109 - repeated in same trap-
apparently in perfect health.
Aug 13 '31 Quail A409,048. This little quail was about the size
of a 10 day domestic chicken. It squealed loudly while being handled, and
an adult male and female ran about under the bushes, sometimes
to within 10 ft. of me, uttering alarm cries.
Aug 14 '31 Quail A409,048 - A409,053 incl., all caught at one
time in a government framework trap. All about size of a 10 day
domestic chick. All squealed, and the two old birds acted as above.