Bird notes, v4396
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35 35. Western Tanager - most ab. each day. 36. Cassin Purple Finch - " " , mating gave continually calls like those used by Black-headed Grosbeak when young are out- Dawn song first noticed June 8. > 37. House Finch - ab. near cottage, often singing from roof. Building nest near top of young fir - about 7 feet from ground. June 7 - Mrs. Nauldin said they had noticed flickers of them for several weeks. 38. Evening Grosbeak - seen near Tahoe Tavern, June 5 - one crushed on highway near "The Hut" > 39. Sierra Crossbill - three came into yellow pine in front of cottage June 8 about noon. One male in full plumage. ✓ 40. Sierra Fox Sparrow - very ab. in all brushy areas, 2 males Singing constantly near cottage. Seen occasionally on the porch. ✓ 41. Green-tailed Towhee - ab. On June 9 came to pick up shredded wheat crumbs from porch rail. ✓ 42. Pine Siskin - heard occasionally, also seen. ✓ 43. Siskin, Junco - very ab. Young out June 8 - ✓ 44. W. Cliff-sping Sparrow - ab. Mating June 3 - ✓ 45. Mt. White-crowned Sparrow - in meadows - Not so abundant as I expected to find them. ✓ 46. Modoc(?) Song Sparrow - on island on or Truckee river 48. Mt. Duet - heard frequently. > 48. Cedar Waxwing - one settled in yellow pine in front of cottage June 8, 1 p.m. Stayed about 8+ minutes. > 49. Goshawk - flew out from pines on Truckee river where Squaw Creek flows into it - June 8. Failed to find Hermit Warbler S.D. Sh. Sh. Hawk seen at Donner Pass near bridge.