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Journal
25 Apr. Bolinas Bay, Marin Co., Calif.
Nest of Redwing Blackbirds
examined at mouth I canyon
N end I bay. Other species
noted in vicinity: About 6-8
Turkey Vultures, I Redtail (?), Hawk,
Swallows, all flying above
mouth I canyon. White-crown
Sparrow, Brown Towhee &
Humming bird (sp?) also noted
in area. Vegetation: Meadow
at mouth I canyon with lowest
spot marshy sedge thicket.
Sides I canyon mostly oak
covered. Bay water just
across highway from sedges.
All above species in or
above meadow area except
Redwings which stayed in
sedges or along water edge I
bay. Never in meadow. Bewitch
[illegible] heard in oaks. Great
Blue Heron observed flying
low across Bay. Weather:
cool, clear, sunny, moderate
breezes. Observations made
between 2-6 o'clock.
26 Apr. Berkeley Hills, Alameda Co., Calif.
Drove to top Panoramic Way, walked
to top of first hill at head of Hamilton
Quelch. There at about 1330 saw