Bird notes, v4398
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1942 April 6. Song Sparrow (singing): --- -- - (1) Call note: "Cheeck" A pair of Vigor Wrens were carrying sticks inside the Mann Garage — very active, both working. A pair of Bush Tits were gathering cobwebs over the doorway of the Mann garage. The pair with a nest in the pine tree near Willbur's house were both about the nest. Robins were eating the last of the peracantha berries at the Willburs. Anna Hummer on wire (usual place) Other birds noted: Downy Woodpecker, Calif. Woodpecker, (we heard near Eucalyptus Trees at Rowe place); Calif. & Coast jays, Thrasher (canopies), Lutescent Warbler (several located for nesting), 8 juncos and Brown Towhees, Linnets, Townsend Warblers (flock) S-C Sparrows (singing). Polynis Warbler, singing at end of Morewood Rd. April 7. A Cold, Cloudy, "Allen Hummer" group walked up Strawberry Canyon to the Botanical Gardens. Birds very abundant. From the Stadium Runway: Purple Finch — 8-10, usually perched at top of pine singing; more up the canyon. Anduvon Warbler — flock of 20+ feeding in oaks; most in summer plumage; some winter; singing. Lutescent Warbler — singing. Downy Woodpecker (sang) Calif. jays, Song Sparrows, Golden-crowned Sparrows, Siskins.