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Sparrow, Prairie Falcons (jr.) Sparrow Hawk, Vigoro
Wren. A quail hiding back from the oak tree was
trounded by a precipice of sandstone on west, and by
a tree coverd slope on east. On the east slope which
must have contained springs there were many maidens-
hairferns.
As we neared Corrall Hollow we came to a valley
branching south with a small stream in it where
there were evidences of coal mining in the past (Tesla?)
The stream had cut the sides of the valley, esp. on west
side. We saw a Rock Wren entering a hole in this cut near the top. It was
the nest of a Rock Wren. When Mr. McCabe climbed up a
look onto the opening the male flew almost into his face as
she came out. The nest was lined with brown sheep's wool
and contained six eggs. Several males were
singing and we came within ten or fifteen feet
where he perched on a flattish stone and sang
repeatedly. The song is very similar to that of a
mockingbird (without imitations) but softer.
Among the tree Tobacco(yellow flowers) there are
garters on in Corrall Hollow there were many
Hummingbirds - Distinguished Rufous (water full
plumage) and Anna's. Many Western King-
brids, Meadowlarks, Chiricles between Superior and
Corrall Hollow.
April 10. Went to Boulder Creek. Grosbeak, Olive-sided
Fly catcher, Black-throated Gray Warblers in Head
pop. Three warbling Vireo at once.
Apr. 12. Near Pleasanton. many migrating White-crows.
Apr. 13. Berkeley. Tolema Warbler near house, singing.
Failed to find any nest among ferns (see Apr. 10) 20)
Heard song of Grosbeak in distance (west).
Purple Finch building and young Sang Sparrow out on Campus.