Bird banding records #2, v4505
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245 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.