Bird notes, v4396
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54 1935. Jan 1-9 - Rain much of the time. No frosts. Total rainfall above normals. Jan. 10. Went to Dumbarton Bridge. (On west side saw 1 female Golden Eye, W. Willets (20t), Clapper Rails (2) (heard others). At east end many Western Sandpipers (200+ in scattered groups), Eared Grebes (150+ in two groups), White Pelicans (20+) Cormorants (30+), St. Blue Heron 2, Sparrow Hawk (probably one bird; perched on fence rail, flew as we approached, alighting ahead of us each time.) One or two solitary ducks (scoters?) under main bridge in open bay. Clouds over mountains and rain in spots, principally near hills. Jan. 11. Caught a glimpse of two large birds in the oaks west of the house. Saw one yesterday. Jan. 12. The two large birds are Band-tailed Pigeons. Jan. 13-17. Pigeons seen several times each day. Rain Jan. 19. Clearing after prolonged rains. Drove to Boulder Creek and back. Cold. Wind from N.W. Mt. Hamblen Top range white with snow. Snow on Los Gatos Santa Cruz Highway above Holy City on east side of summit. Above Saratoga the roadway was covered with snow in many shaded places below the summit on east side. Varied Thrushes, W. Winter Wren, Juncos (abs.), Chickadees, Hermit Thrush, Crowned Sparrows (Gambel's?) at Boulder creek near cottage. 3 1/4 inches rain there so far. Rivers very high. Much overflowed land near Alvarado-