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James 689990. Breeding male finch.
Captured by Alden Miller 4/5/33 in one section
of aviary at Poultry Lab. grounds, as it
tried to drive away the finches in another
section. Kept in captivity with a female
in same aviary.
S.L. 6/16/1330 4/23/33. This bird still in
so-called immature plumage - no trace of
flush lines on head. 5/3/33 now Y.H.
Golden-crowned 6/16/1120. Left by badly broken
near body. Bird trapped twice today (4/25/33)
but did not seem ill- flew vigorously
both times it was released.
Nicasio Jay 588413 (See Page 250) This jay
has had another adventure. Caught by
the tree near Antonio Gardens April 12
1933 by Miss Alice Mulford in a rat
trap. Released apparently uninjured.
For Sparrow 6/16/1318 (also see Pages 249-250.)
There is no previous record of any Fox Sparrow
being seen in this vicinity as late as this
in the spring-May 14 1933. Can the loss
of a part of its leg have anything to
do with its late stay? The bird is
plump and healthy and has been gaining
in weight recently. Dr. Olinnell as Lincoln.
Golden-crowned Sparrow 6/16/1233 May 14 1933.
Patent on record for California. Previous
record May 12. Brought bird to museum and
showed it to Dr. Olinnell. On Apr. 19 was
still in "immature" plumage. Svology (5/14) in
almost complete pre-nuptial plumage. Later-