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14.
with regard to the steamer.
This evening I saw the usual number of
Larus glaucusens and Larus californicus about
the ferry ships and on the bay.
February 3, 1909,
Alameda to San Francisco, California.
7:30 to 8:30 A.M. Moderate temperature; Swid; overcast.
In the march along First Street I saw
one Ardea herodias.
Along the mole and seawall there were few
ducks. I saw one gull flying.
Just after leaving the mole I saw a flock
of some fifty gulls over and on the water
in the wake of the steamer. Few gulls
followed us across; Larus glaucusens and
Larus californicus being equally divided,
however.
5 to 5:30 P.M. San Francisco to Alameda, Cal.
Drove inside the steamer this evening.
Along the mole, although it was low
tide, could be seen three or four good-
sized flocks of ducks on the water. Several
Ardea herodias were seen in the shallow
water.
February 4, 1909.
Alameda to Antioch, California, and return.
Moderate temperature; rather overcast; no wind.
Sturnella magna and other passerine birds
were noted over the whole route. I traveled