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Journal
74
June 15-21, E. winds. High elevation winds pushed clouds WSW -> ENE. The cloud
(Cumulus?) cover thickened and was very dark by 12:30. It sprinkled at 11:45, then
steady moderate rain 14:10 - 16:45, then heavier rain attended by lightning
& thunder. This lasted until 18:30, after which there were intermittent showers
until at least 22:30, when I fell asleep.
On June 21, I made a run to Presidio ponds (three I visited June 10) with
Kelly Bryan. We found breeding evidence for Least Bitterns (giving off calls), several
"singing" (?) otherwise nothing new. We were back by midmorning. I
opened my nets at 9:30 and by 10:30 I had good enough to complete
my sampling requirements. Getting them to vocalize was frustrating. I
gathered specimens into afternoon, wrote up notes and packed everything except
the tent & sleeping bag in anticipation of an early departure tomorrow.
Weather June 21 was very pleasant. Temps ranged 60-90-75F. Light
dew in Am. at Presidio. Both freezes in the morning hours, w/winds 5-10
in the afternoon. Few scattered afternoon clouds, no rain.
Species list Davis Mountains State Park June 15-21:
Amphibians: Leopard frog sp.
Crayon tree frog
Rallus sp.
Reptiles: Crested Spiny Lizard
Bogger Snake
E. Fence Lizard
Black-necked Racer Snake
Stygia Whipsnake
Birds: Anas sp. - 14-0, 6/16
Killdeer
Turkey Vulture
Band-Tailed Pigeon
Red-Tailed Hawk
White-winged Dove
Wild Turkey
Mourning Dove
Hematopus sp.
Yellow-billed Cuckoo