English sparrow records, v4414
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-Feb. 26- Went on campus 1 hr. (7-8 AM) Counted thoroughly the western part of the campus. Only Eng. Sparrows seen here was a flock of 4 feeding in Olive Trees near Ag. Hall. Nearly all other varieties on campus were feeding in large numbers upon the Olives which are nearly ripe. So many individuals in sight that it was impossible to take a census. Estimate - 300-500. NOTE: Near Bacon Hall where it is impossible to get near any Sparrow at 7:30 I was within 6 ft. of 4 at 8:30. Carrying gun the same as usual. Greatest Eng. Apr. 12 Others - Several Hundreds. Slight one & out of an Olive tree.