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Golden-crowned Sparrows. Those indicated
by A were confined in a large cage in the
Museum of Vertebrate Zoology from date of
last capture until date released, as shown in
red ink. Ten birds with red bands on
left leg, were released June 12, 2:30 P.M., on
north side of Life Sciences Bldg. Sixteen
more birds (no red bands) were released the
same day at 5 P.M. at the Botanical
Gardens. B means Botanical Gardens.
C means Campus (north of Life Sciences Bldg.)
(all in 1932). The birds released on campus
hung around for some hours; at least five more
seen close to where released at 7:30 the same
evening. Not one has been observed since to this
date (June 17) either on campus or at Botanical Gardens.
A° means released on road in Strawberry Canyon,
about 300 ft. south-west of Swimming Pool.
Thirteen birds with red bands (except 1 yellow)
released July 22d, 11:10 a.m. on north side of
Life Sciences Bldg. Regarding A/18/215, A/18/223,
A/18/231, A/18/226: I know that two birds escaped
from cage on June 12, and two others must
have done so without my knowledge.
Juvail A 437932, A 438981, A 438982, A 438983,
A 438968, A 437933, A 438465, all caught
9/16/32 at one time in government trap.
Juvail A 438984-85. Babies with brown plumage;
probably about 3 months old.
Juvile A 438928 and 528236 & caught 11/10/32 in same
trap. Will they continue to stay together?
Juvail A 489977 & and A 439000 & caught 11/25/32 in
same trap.