English sparrow records, v4414
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— Feb. 2 — Time 1 hour. Hunted on campus near Philosophy Bldg. & Infirmary. Shot 3 birds but could only find 2. — Brought in 1♂ and 1♀. Lost 1♀ NOTE: Took an injured Sierra Jones away from a cot near Civil Eng. Bldg. Census: Eng. Sparrows 14 Others 6'9 — Feb. 5 — Hunted on campus (1 hour) 7-8 A.M. Near Bacon Hall, Botanical Gardens and Infirmary- Shot 6 sparrows, all ♀♀ - Lost one in large palm near Bacon Hall - brought in 5. -- Saw no signs of nesting. Saw no nest near Powerhouse as reported. Two birds near Powerhouse. A new flock appears to have invaded the campus. Are congregating around Bacon Hall. Census: Eng. Sparrows 15 Others 41 Raining dark & foggy.