Bird notes, v4398
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1942 April 16. Heavy rain. Flocks of birds in the sales; Audubon Warblers, Siskins, and Purple Finches; all singing. Miss Wythe told me there was a Red-breasted Nuthatch near The Museum April 13, 14, 15 and two White- throated Swifts explored The Life Sciences Bldg. Two different days - Many Purple Finches singing on the campus. Warbling Vireo heard. at 7:45 p.m. many robins near the Greek Theater still singing at 8:15 p.m. Apr. 17. Pine Finches and W. Siskins, G.C. Sparrows. Robin. Grosbeak. 2 Cassia Vireos. Townsend Solitaire in plum tree. Apr. 18. Clear, warmer after very heavy rains. At the Alvarado Pools: Barn Swallow. Two Burrowing Owls on adjoining fence posts; a little farther on two more. 1 Kingfisher; a few Pintails and Shovelers, many Coots. (No Tidal). Many Arreets all in full plumage and some calling excitedly. 1 Yellowlegs (yp?), Many Bob. Plover in full plumage, a few Red. Sandpipers in full pl.; Meadowlarks (singing) Song. - - Pose. At Wispitas 2 + 2 Burrowing Owls. 1 Shrike, 1 Sparrow Hawk, Above Los Gatos (1000ft?). A Black Thr. Gray W. Singing, In Scott Valley - sandy hills - a Titmouse. Broeder Creek: Quail, female Nunner (op?), Coast Jay, W. Flycatcher, Black Phoebe, Warbling Vireo, Chickadees, Bil.W., Yellow Warbler (first time), Robin singing, Grosbeak (call notes, no song), Purple Finch, Dr. Poor, junco.