Bird notes, v4397
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1940 April 9 (contin.) Ruby-crowned Kinglet (several), Junco. In the distance I heard songs of Townsend (probably) Warblers- Nests: Bushtit - in Eucalyptus; Titmouse in dead alder; Black Phoebe - under stone Conduct: Practically all species singing or giving spring calls. Both Flicker and W. Woodpecker drumming At 37 Morwood Road at 11:45 a.m. - a great flock of siskins in the oaks. Also Aud. Warblers. Robins picking up worms- April 10. Beautiful day- Birds feeding on oak worms: Audubon Warblers, G.c Sparrows, Purple Finches Robins , House Wren - pair at the box near dining room window. Lutescent Warbler - a pair near by. Guard call of quail heard - first time- In the afternoon 2:30-2:45 - a Purple Finch remained in one branch of an oak - 16 ft. from where I sat singing. It sang full voice for more than five minutes; they fed on oak worms; this sang in full voice several times. Still in same twig when I left. April 11. Beautiful warm day. Birds abundant: Hermit Thrush singing Whiter Song. Robins very Tame - picking up worms on brick Terrace. Purple Finches, Aud. Warblers, G.c Sparrows, rob. singing. House Wren carried a long stick up to the