Bird notes, v4391
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April. 1923 Berkeley April 1. Trapped White-throated Sparrow and read its number - 51978. Also banded a S.F. Thrasher, 55039. Rain. There is still up an unbanded Brown Thrasher feeding at my table. I had supposed there were only two and that both were banded. R.C. Knights and Townsend Warblers still here. Latter singing. A Thrasher on the feeding table "frage" when Blue Jay gave its alarm note. Apr. 2. Rain a.m. White-throated Sparrow still about. Cock quail on table. Hermit Thrush. Apr. 3. Clear, crisp. White-throated Sparrow here. Townsend Warblers in full song. For sparrows sing often but not in full tones. 9 a.m. Four quail (2 male, 2 female) on table with Thrasher and Brown Thrasher. Thrasher flew. Thrasher picked one quail in thight without effect. Then began tackling others quickly driving 3 of them off, also leaving himself. 9:15 4 female quail + eating Canary seed. Apr. 4. Rain, rain. Not cold. Many birds. White-throated Sparrow came to table once. Apr. 5. Rain. R.C. Knights singing. Hermit Thrush Calling. Pair of quail on table.