Bird notes, v4396
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64 1935. a nest in ivy on Chemistry Bldg., and possibly one Profess. Hammer near Stevens Union. Doug's Head; Song Sparrow (4 or 5); Purple Finches, Titmouse, W. Fly Hillou Vireo, Nuttall Sparrow. Other birds seen: [illegible] Anna Hummingbird (2), Cally Jay (2), Robin, Hermit Thrush, Brown-Backed Oriole, Pine Siskin. At 8:30 a.m. at home I was surprised to hear the √ Call of a Bullock's oriole. It remained perhaps five minutes in the oaks east of the house, calling and singing. Pileated Warblers were singing also. April 9. Went with the "Earthworms" to visit some gardens in San Francisco. Clear, crisp, sunny, Light frost in the early morning on the dairy bldgs., across the canyon. Pileated Warbler singing constantly near my window. From the Berkeley Pier we saw Bonaparte Gulls (30+), Farallone Cormorants, V. Grebes, Band Grebes (some in full plumage), White- winged and Surf Scoters, Pacific Loon. In Miss Allyn's garden on Gough St.- Green St. there were Chickadees, finches, an Aud. Warbler and Anna Hummingbird. Lunch in Gap Tea Garden, Y.Y. Park. Mit- tall Sparrow seems to have disappeared from the garden; my Sparrows abundant. Anna & Allen Hummers common. Our Stork-like Reddy Ducks were in full plumage and a Redhead was seen; also a few Sword-billed At 2 p.m. we visited the garden of Mrs. Jenkins near the old Sullo's garden — a rock garden planted to succulents. Saw there Anna Hummingbird, Black Phoebe; heard finches, Nuttall and Song Sparrow.