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that resembled this species although
I never had a good view of it.
Its "chirp" was similar if not
exactly the same and I fully
believe the bird was this species.
These are the only birds I re-
member or that could be con-
sidered this species.
June. 21. A good many wild Pigeons
are to be seen in the canons
and hay fields eating grain.
Anna's Hummers ♂ and ♀
are to be seen in almost any
place, perched upon a dry
limb, Buzzing about a
flower or executing various
performances in the air.
It will often allow one to ap-
proach within four or five
feet before they will leave
their perch.
Turkey Vultures are to be
seen in numbers some days
and other days are not to
be seen at all. Evidently