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26
1934
May 10. Warm. Mrs. Dudley Baird reported the
W. Tanager and Chat in her garden.
Pilesates Warblers conspicuous near our house
where none have been heard since April 15.
Probably migrants on way to Alaska.
Went to city in afternoon - many Bonaparte Gulls
in pool near Key Route tracks.
May 12,13. Black-throated Gray Warbler still ab. at
Boulder Creek - heard along highway and at college.
May 14. Faculty Section went to Saranap.
Beautiful clear day, breezy cool.
Birds very abundant. Species: Quail,
Hummingbird and nest in rose bush containing 2 eggs
California.
(Anna ?); Willow & Nuttall Woodpeckers - (Nuttalls
courting - great yellowish red); Black Phoebe,
W. Wood Pewee & W. Flycatcher; Cliff Swallows (nests
under eaves); Titmouse, Brewer's Blackbird
(many, family out ?), House Wren; Robin,
Warbling Vireo, Yellow Warblers (ab.); Brewer Blackbirds,
Bullock's Oriole, Meadowlark, Grosbeak, Lazuli Bunting.
House Finch, (3 nests: one yq. flown; one downy plumage
one, with three eggs, one empty) (due to light to see)
Green backed Goldfinch (ab.) one nest, mother bird
brooding. Nest about 5 ft up in young walnut tree.
Mrs. Haberland pulled the branch within a foot
of her face, talking to the bird and she remained quiet.
Spotted Towhee, one Song Sparrow. 2% af.
Mrs. Thompson reported Cedar Waxwings still
near her house in N. Berkeley.
May 17. Mrs. Thompson reported family of juncos
May 18. Family of titmice came into garden
Young jays learning to chatter - olive backed