Bird notes, v4396
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134 1936 a Rufflehead and a Golden-Eye. Meadow- Larks and Willow Goldfinches (large flocks), Orjuts and Savannah Sparrows, Brewer Blackbirds were abundant. Other birds seen were Black Phoebe, Aud. Warbler, Flycatcher, Sunnies, (Bay Bridge opened) Nov.13 - Nov.20. Almost continuous warm weather with no rain and very little fog. Nov. 25-30 - Drove to Los Angeles to a meeting? the Phylological Association - Coast route- both ways: Clear, warm weather. Country very dry in north - greener from Bass Robles South. Most generally distributed birds: Shrike, Sparrow, Warblers, Sunnies, W. Bluebirds. A few Yellow-billed Magpies south of Santa Maria; Shore birds common - Curlews, Godwits, Willets, a few Yellowlegs, Sandpiper and Bendpipers. No Scoter. A few Ruddy Ducks and Bluebills. On the Malibu Road as we neared Los Angeles - a flock of about 100 Mountain Bluebirds. Miss Gladding spent the Thanksgiving holiday at Echo Lake and reported many robins feeding on the juniper berries. Also heard a song of three quality - possibly of Townsend Solitaire. Saw no juncos there. Nov.30. A strong north-east wind blew all night. Dec. 1. Song Sparrow began singing. Dec. 7. Killdeer - flocks over Berkeley, along highways on lawns-