Bird notes taken at Santa Cruz and Monterey Counties, California, v4495
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song of late several times and it is very sweet but weak. It consists of a series of four or five notes of about the same pitch or perhaps a little ascending then a single high note followed by a low one. This is repeated over and over. This is their only song so far as I can learn. The only other note that I am acquainted with is the little chip which is usually uttered as a surprise note I think. The Wn. Savanna Sparrow has been seen to perch upon a straw- stack, a fence and other elevated places. The Titlark has been seen to perch also. These birds are frequently seen in each others company. April-11-1896. Saw a large flock of Cal. Gulls today following the slow and I paid considerable attention to them. I noticed for the first time I have not been close to them