Bird notes, v4398
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1942 a few Siskins, Yb. Solifinch ab. in Bot. Gardens, Sp. Towhee ab. Br. Towhee ab., Theater juncos a few, Vattall Sparrow, pr. in Bot. Garden, 4 Pug. Sp. molting, heads very ragged, G.-c. Sp. 1 flock in Bot. Gardens, Song Sparrows ab. Meadowlarks heard. (No W. Flycatcher, House Wren, W. Vireo) March 26. I walked to the Greek Theater for Charter Day Celebration. At the mouth of the canyon on Norrands Rd., a Townsend Solitaire flew up to the electric wire, showing its white outer tail and olive wing patch. It gave the characteristic flirt of wings after alighting. Near the Theater a flock of Cedar Waxwings. Cold wind. Siskins, juncos heard during ceremonies and J.T. says a hawk was flying among the eucalyptus trees at the top. A.C.D.C. Dr. Miller reported W. Vireo on lower campus. March 27. Many Townsend Warblers near the house, singing. A Lutecent Warbler sang constantly below the house. A pair has been apparently settled near the steps cross the road. March 28. J.T. & I started off before 9 a.m. on Three Vines for a walk up to the upper trails up Shaw- Thunder, Berry Camp in search of Hutton Vireos. Townsend Solitaire at Lowerwood at Lowerwood places, One female (?) came into a small tree next to where I was sitting and gave on electric wire. The call notes I had wanted to verify - a soft "whip, whip." Also a "Cree-ee-ee", Song: p-zuiz, pzuiz