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J. Riemer
1948
Journal
15.
19 Mar. Albany, Alameda County,
Calif.
spend in watching birds in vicinity
of Codornices village in Albany.
Species seen: Killdeer, meadowlark,
Black-crowned Heron, American Egret.
20 Mar. Lake Merritt, Oakland, Alameda Co.,
Calif.
Began observations of water fowl
at duck feeding station 0845.
Weather: clear, slightly cold, light
wind, sun brightly shining and
comfortably warm out of wind.
Identified most of fowl observed.
Spend 1½ hours in detailed observation
of Coot. Extremely large number
of birds present. Coots appeared
most numerous with Mallards
and Pintails running close second.
Bald pates and Canvasbacks common.
Sexual behavior prominent, seen in
Mallards, Pintails, and pigeons.
Species recorded:
1. Snowy Egret
2. Canada Goose
3. White-fronted Goose
4. Snow Goose
5. Ross Goose
6. Mallard
7. Baldpate
8. Pintail
9. Canvasback
10. Lesser Scaup
11. Coot
12. Glaucous-winged
Gull